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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,239.13, 11,369.99 and 4,702.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,239.13, 11,369.99 and 4,702.26 is: 6,489.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,239.13 : 11,369.99 = 4,702.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,239.13/11,369.99 = 4,702.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,239.13x = 11,369.99 × 4,702.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,239.13x = 53,464,660.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,464,660.93/8,239.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,489.12

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