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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,404.22, 11,594.39 and 4,817.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,404.22, 11,594.39 and 4,817.18 is: 6,645.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,404.22 : 11,594.39 = 4,817.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,404.22/11,594.39 = 4,817.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,404.22x = 11,594.39 × 4,817.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,404.22x = 55,852,181.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,852,181.56/8,404.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,645.73

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