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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,235.24, 11,363.91 and 4,877.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,235.24, 11,363.91 and 4,877.46 is: 6,730.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,235.24 : 11,363.91 = 4,877.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,235.24/11,363.91 = 4,877.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,235.24x = 11,363.91 × 4,877.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,235.24x = 55,427,016.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,427,016.47/8,235.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,730.47

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