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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.57, 11,360.82 and 4,876.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.57, 11,360.82 and 4,876.53 is: 6,728.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.57 : 11,360.82 = 4,876.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.57/11,360.82 = 4,876.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.57x = 11,360.82 × 4,876.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.57x = 55,401,379.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,401,379.55/8,233.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,728.72

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