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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,237.58, 11,368.68 and 4,701.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,237.58, 11,368.68 and 4,701.32 is: 6,488.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,237.58 : 11,368.68 = 4,701.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,237.58/11,368.68 = 4,701.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,237.58x = 11,368.68 × 4,701.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,237.58x = 53,447,802.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,447,802.66/8,237.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,488.29

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