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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,237.33, 11,367.28 and 4,652.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,237.33, 11,367.28 and 4,652.44 is: 6,420.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,237.33 : 11,367.28 = 4,652.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,237.33/11,367.28 = 4,652.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,237.33x = 11,367.28 × 4,652.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,237.33x = 52,885,539.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,885,539.39/8,237.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,420.22

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