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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.07, 11,362.30 and 4,696.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.07, 11,362.30 and 4,696.55 is: 6,481.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.07 : 11,362.30 = 4,696.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.07/11,362.30 = 4,696.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.07x = 11,362.30 × 4,696.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.07x = 53,363,610.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,363,610.07/8,233.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,481.62

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