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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,193.50, 11,307.99 and 4,657.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,193.50, 11,307.99 and 4,657.24 is: 6,427.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,193.50 : 11,307.99 = 4,657.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,193.50/11,307.99 = 4,657.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,193.50x = 11,307.99 × 4,657.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,193.50x = 52,664,054.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,664,054.95/8,193.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,427.54

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