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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,238.07, 11,369.35 and 4,701.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,238.07, 11,369.35 and 4,701.81 is: 6,488.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,238.07 : 11,369.35 = 4,701.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,238.07/11,369.35 = 4,701.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,238.07x = 11,369.35 × 4,701.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,238.07x = 53,456,511.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,456,511.77/8,238.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,488.96

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