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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,232.24, 11,359.78 and 4,874.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,232.24, 11,359.78 and 4,874.46 is: 6,726.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,232.24 : 11,359.78 = 4,874.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,232.24/11,359.78 = 4,874.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,232.24x = 11,359.78 × 4,874.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,232.24x = 55,372,738.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,372,738.43/8,232.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,726.32

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