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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,231.67, 11,360.39 and 4,695.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,231.67, 11,360.39 and 4,695.21 is: 6,479.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,231.67 : 11,360.39 = 4,695.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,231.67/11,360.39 = 4,695.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,231.67x = 11,360.39 × 4,695.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,231.67x = 53,339,393.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,339,393.26/8,231.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,479.78

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