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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,235.78, 11,365.57 and 4,698.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,235.78, 11,365.57 and 4,698.91 is: 6,484.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,235.78 : 11,365.57 = 4,698.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,235.78/11,365.57 = 4,698.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,235.78x = 11,365.57 × 4,698.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,235.78x = 53,405,784.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,405,784.18/8,235.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,484.61

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