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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,193.88, 11,307.42 and 4,657.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,193.88, 11,307.42 and 4,657.24 is: 6,426.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,193.88 : 11,307.42 = 4,657.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,193.88/11,307.42 = 4,657.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,193.88x = 11,307.42 × 4,657.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,193.88x = 52,661,368.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,661,368.72/8,193.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,426.91

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