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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,228.43, 11,355.26 and 4,691.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,228.43, 11,355.26 and 4,691.79 is: 6,474.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,228.43 : 11,355.26 = 4,691.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,228.43/11,355.26 = 4,691.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,228.43x = 11,355.26 × 4,691.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,228.43x = 53,276,471.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,276,471.86/8,228.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,474.68

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