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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,235.37, 11,364.96 and 4,651.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,235.37, 11,364.96 and 4,651.07 is: 6,418.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,235.37 : 11,364.96 = 4,651.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,235.37/11,364.96 = 4,651.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,235.37x = 11,364.96 × 4,651.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,235.37x = 52,859,222.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,859,222.89/8,235.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,418.56

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