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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,225.82, 11,349.81 and 4,868.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,225.82, 11,349.81 and 4,868.82 is: 6,717.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,225.82 : 11,349.81 = 4,868.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,225.82/11,349.81 = 4,868.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,225.82x = 11,349.81 × 4,868.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,225.82x = 55,260,181.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,260,181.92/8,225.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,717.89

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