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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,232.81, 11,360.21 and 4,695.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,232.81, 11,360.21 and 4,695.81 is: 6,479.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,232.81 : 11,360.21 = 4,695.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,232.81/11,360.21 = 4,695.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,232.81x = 11,360.21 × 4,695.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,232.81x = 53,345,342.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,345,342.66/8,232.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,479.61

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