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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,230.96, 11,358.66 and 4,693.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,230.96, 11,358.66 and 4,693.96 is: 6,477.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,230.96 : 11,358.66 = 4,693.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,230.96/11,358.66 = 4,693.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,230.96x = 11,358.66 × 4,693.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,230.96x = 53,317,095.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,317,095.69/8,230.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,477.63

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