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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,229.96, 11,357.28 and 4,692.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,229.96, 11,357.28 and 4,692.96 is: 6,476.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,229.96 : 11,357.28 = 4,692.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,229.96/11,357.28 = 4,692.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,229.96x = 11,357.28 × 4,692.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,229.96x = 53,299,260.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,299,260.75/8,229.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,476.25

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