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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.92, 11,363.91 and 4,876.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.92, 11,363.91 and 4,876.47 is: 6,730.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.92 : 11,363.91 = 4,876.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.92/11,363.91 = 4,876.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.92x = 11,363.91 × 4,876.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.92x = 55,415,766.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,415,766.20/8,233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,730.18

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