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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,232.07, 11,360.37 and 4,695.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,232.07, 11,360.37 and 4,695.61 is: 6,480.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,232.07 : 11,360.37 = 4,695.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,232.07/11,360.37 = 4,695.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,232.07x = 11,360.37 × 4,695.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,232.07x = 53,343,866.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,343,866.98/8,232.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,480.01

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