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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.63, 11,362.40 and 4,696.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.63, 11,362.40 and 4,696.76 is: 6,481.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.63 : 11,362.40 = 4,696.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.63/11,362.40 = 4,696.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.63x = 11,362.40 × 4,696.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.63x = 53,366,465.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,366,465.82/8,233.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,481.52

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