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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,232.64, 11,361.12 and 4,696.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,232.64, 11,361.12 and 4,696.06 is: 6,480.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,232.64 : 11,361.12 = 4,696.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,232.64/11,361.12 = 4,696.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,232.64x = 11,361.12 × 4,696.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,232.64x = 53,352,501.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,352,501.19/8,232.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,480.61

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