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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,230.41, 11,357.82 and 4,692.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,230.41, 11,357.82 and 4,692.94 is: 6,476.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,230.41 : 11,357.82 = 4,692.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,230.41/11,357.82 = 4,692.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,230.41x = 11,357.82 × 4,692.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,230.41x = 53,301,539.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,301,539.40/8,230.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,476.17

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