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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,230.16, 11,357.67 and 4,693.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,230.16, 11,357.67 and 4,693.34 is: 6,476.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,230.16 : 11,357.67 = 4,693.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,230.16/11,357.67 = 4,693.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,230.16x = 11,357.67 × 4,693.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,230.16x = 53,305,406.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,305,406.92/8,230.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,476.84

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