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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,235.63, 11,365.17 and 4,698.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,235.63, 11,365.17 and 4,698.76 is: 6,484.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,235.63 : 11,365.17 = 4,698.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,235.63/11,365.17 = 4,698.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,235.63x = 11,365.17 × 4,698.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,235.63x = 53,402,206.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,402,206.19/8,235.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,484.29

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