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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,248.23, 11,381.13 and 4,663.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,248.23, 11,381.13 and 4,663.35 is: 6,434.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248.23 : 11,381.13 = 4,663.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248.23/11,381.13 = 4,663.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248.23x = 11,381.13 × 4,663.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248.23x = 53,074,192.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,074,192.59/8,248.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,434.62

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