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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,259.68, 11,397.96 and 4,723.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,259.68, 11,397.96 and 4,723.28 is: 6,517.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,259.68 : 11,397.96 = 4,723.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,259.68/11,397.96 = 4,723.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,259.68x = 11,397.96 × 4,723.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,259.68x = 53,835,756.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,835,756.51/8,259.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,517.90

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