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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,231.92, 11,357.25 and 4,692.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,231.92, 11,357.25 and 4,692.62 is: 6,474.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,231.92 : 11,357.25 = 4,692.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,231.92/11,357.25 = 4,692.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,231.92x = 11,357.25 × 4,692.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,231.92x = 53,295,258.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,295,258.50/8,231.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,474.22

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