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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.62, 11,360.97 and 4,695.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.62, 11,360.97 and 4,695.54 is: 6,479.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.62 : 11,360.97 = 4,695.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.62/11,360.97 = 4,695.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.62x = 11,360.97 × 4,695.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.62x = 53,345,889.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,345,889.07/8,233.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,479.03

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