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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,235.47, 11,364.73 and 4,601.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,235.47, 11,364.73 and 4,601.54 is: 6,350.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,235.47 : 11,364.73 = 4,601.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,235.47/11,364.73 = 4,601.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,235.47x = 11,364.73 × 4,601.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,235.47x = 52,295,271.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,295,271.19/8,235.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,350.01

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