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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.53, 11,363.22 and 4,697.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.53, 11,363.22 and 4,697.25 is: 6,482.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.53 : 11,363.22 = 4,697.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.53/11,363.22 = 4,697.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.53x = 11,363.22 × 4,697.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.53x = 53,375,885.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,375,885.15/8,233.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,482.75

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