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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,232.93, 11,360.39 and 4,695.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,232.93, 11,360.39 and 4,695.93 is: 6,479.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,232.93 : 11,360.39 = 4,695.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,232.93/11,360.39 = 4,695.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,232.93x = 11,360.39 × 4,695.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,232.93x = 53,347,572.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,347,572.73/8,232.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,479.78

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