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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,228.04, 11,354.22 and 4,691.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,228.04, 11,354.22 and 4,691.58 is: 6,474.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,228.04 : 11,354.22 = 4,691.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,228.04/11,354.22 = 4,691.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,228.04x = 11,354.22 × 4,691.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,228.04x = 53,269,231.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,269,231.47/8,228.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,474.11

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