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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,229.91, 11,356.99 and 4,694.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,229.91, 11,356.99 and 4,694.26 is: 6,477.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,229.91 : 11,356.99 = 4,694.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,229.91/11,356.99 = 4,694.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,229.91x = 11,356.99 × 4,694.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,229.91x = 53,312,663.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,312,663.88/8,229.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,477.92

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