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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,235.52, 11,364.90 and 4,698.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,235.52, 11,364.90 and 4,698.64 is: 6,484.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,235.52 : 11,364.90 = 4,698.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,235.52/11,364.90 = 4,698.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,235.52x = 11,364.90 × 4,698.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,235.52x = 53,399,573.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,399,573.74/8,235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,484.06

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