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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,231.51, 11,359.89 and 4,873.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,231.51, 11,359.89 and 4,873.52 is: 6,725.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,231.51 : 11,359.89 = 4,873.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,231.51/11,359.89 = 4,873.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,231.51x = 11,359.89 × 4,873.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,231.51x = 55,362,594.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,362,594.31/8,231.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,725.70

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