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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.52, 11,361.96 and 4,696.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.52, 11,361.96 and 4,696.08 is: 6,480.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.52 : 11,361.96 = 4,696.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.52/11,361.96 = 4,696.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.52x = 11,361.96 × 4,696.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.52x = 53,356,673.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,356,673.12/8,233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,480.42

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