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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,231.49, 11,359.35 and 4,694.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,231.49, 11,359.35 and 4,694.76 is: 6,478.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,231.49 : 11,359.35 = 4,694.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,231.49/11,359.35 = 4,694.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,231.49x = 11,359.35 × 4,694.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,231.49x = 53,329,422.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,329,422.01/8,231.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,478.71

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