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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,237.76, 11,367.72 and 4,700.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,237.76, 11,367.72 and 4,700.88 is: 6,486.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,237.76 : 11,367.72 = 4,700.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,237.76/11,367.72 = 4,700.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,237.76x = 11,367.72 × 4,700.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,237.76x = 53,438,287.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,438,287.59/8,237.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,486.99

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