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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,234.69, 11,363.90 and 4,457.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,234.69, 11,363.90 and 4,457.87 is: 6,151.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,234.69 : 11,363.90 = 4,457.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,234.69/11,363.90 = 4,457.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,234.69x = 11,363.90 × 4,457.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,234.69x = 50,658,788.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,658,788.89/8,234.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,151.88

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