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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,320.23, 11,481.21 and 4,734.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,320.23, 11,481.21 and 4,734.21 is: 6,532.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,320.23 : 11,481.21 = 4,734.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,320.23/11,481.21 = 4,734.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,320.23x = 11,481.21 × 4,734.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,320.23x = 54,354,459.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,354,459.19/8,320.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,532.81

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