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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,348.68, 11,521.49 and 4,764.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,348.68, 11,521.49 and 4,764.22 is: 6,574.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,348.68 : 11,521.49 = 4,764.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,348.68/11,521.49 = 4,764.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,348.68x = 11,521.49 × 4,764.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,348.68x = 54,890,913.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,890,913.09/8,348.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,574.80

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