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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,238.94, 11,370.82 and 4,702.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,238.94, 11,370.82 and 4,702.84 is: 6,490.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,238.94 : 11,370.82 = 4,702.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,238.94/11,370.82 = 4,702.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,238.94x = 11,370.82 × 4,702.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,238.94x = 53,475,147.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,475,147.13/8,238.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,490.54

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