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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,228.56, 11,355.42 and 4,691.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,228.56, 11,355.42 and 4,691.68 is: 6,474.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,228.56 : 11,355.42 = 4,691.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,228.56/11,355.42 = 4,691.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,228.56x = 11,355.42 × 4,691.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,228.56x = 53,275,996.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,275,996.91/8,228.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,474.52

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