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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,382.96, 11,569.90 and 4,848.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,382.96, 11,569.90 and 4,848.22 is: 6,691.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,382.96 : 11,569.90 = 4,848.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,382.96/11,569.90 = 4,848.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,382.96x = 11,569.90 × 4,848.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,382.96x = 56,093,420.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,093,420.58/8,382.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,691.36

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