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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,408.21, 11,603.33 and 4,682.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,408.21, 11,603.33 and 4,682.21 is: 6,461.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,408.21 : 11,603.33 = 4,682.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,408.21/11,603.33 = 4,682.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,408.21x = 11,603.33 × 4,682.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,408.21x = 54,329,227.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,329,227.76/8,408.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,461.45

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