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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.96, 11,363.52 and 4,696.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.96, 11,363.52 and 4,696.36 is: 6,481.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.96 : 11,363.52 = 4,696.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.96/11,363.52 = 4,696.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.96x = 11,363.52 × 4,696.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.96x = 53,367,180.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,367,180.79/8,233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,481.35

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