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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,237.53, 11,368.79 and 4,701.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,237.53, 11,368.79 and 4,701.34 is: 6,488.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,237.53 : 11,368.79 = 4,701.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,237.53/11,368.79 = 4,701.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,237.53x = 11,368.79 × 4,701.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,237.53x = 53,448,547.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,448,547.18/8,237.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,488.42

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