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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,230.48, 11,357.96 and 4,693.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,230.48, 11,357.96 and 4,693.61 is: 6,477.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,230.48 : 11,357.96 = 4,693.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,230.48/11,357.96 = 4,693.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,230.48x = 11,357.96 × 4,693.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,230.48x = 53,309,839.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,309,839.56/8,230.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,477.13

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