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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,307.53, 11,461.86 and 4,722.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,307.53, 11,461.86 and 4,722.22 is: 6,515.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,307.53 : 11,461.86 = 4,722.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,307.53/11,461.86 = 4,722.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,307.53x = 11,461.86 × 4,722.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,307.53x = 54,125,424.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,125,424.53/8,307.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,515.22

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