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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,235.47, 11,364.10 and 4,698

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,235.47, 11,364.10 and 4,698 is: 6,482.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,235.47 : 11,364.10 = 4,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,235.47/11,364.10 = 4,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,235.47x = 11,364.10 × 4,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,235.47x = 53,388,530.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,388,530.06/8,235.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,482.75

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