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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,230.34, 11,357.94 and 4,693.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,230.34, 11,357.94 and 4,693.74 is: 6,477.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,230.34 : 11,357.94 = 4,693.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,230.34/11,357.94 = 4,693.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,230.34x = 11,357.94 × 4,693.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,230.34x = 53,311,217.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,311,217.30/8,230.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,477.40

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