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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,230.06, 11,357.49 and 4,693.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,230.06, 11,357.49 and 4,693.18 is: 6,476.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,230.06 : 11,357.49 = 4,693.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,230.06/11,357.49 = 4,693.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,230.06x = 11,357.49 × 4,693.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,230.06x = 53,302,744.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,302,744.92/8,230.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,476.59

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