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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,231.10, 11,359.74 and 4,694.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,231.10, 11,359.74 and 4,694.28 is: 6,478.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,231.10 : 11,359.74 = 4,694.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,231.10/11,359.74 = 4,694.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,231.10x = 11,359.74 × 4,694.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,231.10x = 53,325,800.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,325,800.29/8,231.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,478.58

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