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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.68, 11,363.56 and 4,696.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.68, 11,363.56 and 4,696.08 is: 6,481.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.68 : 11,363.56 = 4,696.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.68/11,363.56 = 4,696.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.68x = 11,363.56 × 4,696.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.68x = 53,364,186.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,364,186.84/8,233.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,481.21

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