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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,230.03, 11,357.87 and 4,596.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,230.03, 11,357.87 and 4,596.57 is: 6,343.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,230.03 : 11,357.87 = 4,596.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,230.03/11,357.87 = 4,596.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,230.03x = 11,357.87 × 4,596.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,230.03x = 52,207,221.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,207,221.52/8,230.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,343.51

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