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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.43, 11,361.80 and 4,695.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.43, 11,361.80 and 4,695.95 is: 6,480.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.43 : 11,361.80 = 4,695.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.43/11,361.80 = 4,695.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.43x = 11,361.80 × 4,695.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.43x = 53,354,484.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,354,484.85/8,233.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,480.23

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