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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,232.93, 11,361.62 and 4,874.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,232.93, 11,361.62 and 4,874.51 is: 6,726.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,232.93 : 11,361.62 = 4,874.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,232.93/11,361.62 = 4,874.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,232.93x = 11,361.62 × 4,874.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,232.93x = 55,382,370.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,382,370.90/8,232.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,726.93

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