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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,226.30, 11,349.50 and 4,687.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,226.30, 11,349.50 and 4,687.02 is: 6,466.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,226.30 : 11,349.50 = 4,687.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,226.30/11,349.50 = 4,687.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,226.30x = 11,349.50 × 4,687.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,226.30x = 53,195,333.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,195,333.49/8,226.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,466.50

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