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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,235.95, 11,364.50 and 4,651.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,235.95, 11,364.50 and 4,651.16 is: 6,417.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,235.95 : 11,364.50 = 4,651.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,235.95/11,364.50 = 4,651.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,235.95x = 11,364.50 × 4,651.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,235.95x = 52,858,062.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,858,062.63/8,235.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,417.97

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