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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.68, 11,361.42 and 4,696.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.68, 11,361.42 and 4,696.68 is: 6,480.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.68 : 11,361.42 = 4,696.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.68/11,361.42 = 4,696.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.68x = 11,361.42 × 4,696.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.68x = 53,360,954.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,360,954.09/8,233.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,480.81

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