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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,226.64, 12,313.08 and 4,472.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,226.64, 12,313.08 and 4,472.80 is: 6,694.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,226.64 : 12,313.08 = 4,472.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,226.64/12,313.08 = 4,472.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,226.64x = 12,313.08 × 4,472.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,226.64x = 55,073,944.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,073,944.22/8,226.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,694.59

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