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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.61, 11,362.41 and 4,698.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.61, 11,362.41 and 4,698.86 is: 6,484.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.61 : 11,362.41 = 4,698.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.61/11,362.41 = 4,698.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.61x = 11,362.41 × 4,698.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.61x = 53,390,317.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,390,317.04/8,233.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,484.44

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