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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,321.08, 11,482.62 and 4,967.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,321.08, 11,482.62 and 4,967.68 is: 6,855.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,321.08 : 11,482.62 = 4,967.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,321.08/11,482.62 = 4,967.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,321.08x = 11,482.62 × 4,967.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,321.08x = 57,041,981.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,041,981.72/8,321.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,855.12

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