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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,338.68, 11,506.32 and 4,802.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,338.68, 11,506.32 and 4,802.22 is: 6,626.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,338.68 : 11,506.32 = 4,802.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,338.68/11,506.32 = 4,802.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,338.68x = 11,506.32 × 4,802.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,338.68x = 55,255,880.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,255,880.03/8,338.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,626.45

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