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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,228.82, 11,355.87 and 4,692.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,228.82, 11,355.87 and 4,692.36 is: 6,475.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,228.82 : 11,355.87 = 4,692.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,228.82/11,355.87 = 4,692.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,228.82x = 11,355.87 × 4,692.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,228.82x = 53,285,830.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,285,830.15/8,228.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,475.51

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