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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,239.49, 11,371.07 and 4,703.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,239.49, 11,371.07 and 4,703.23 is: 6,490.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,239.49 : 11,371.07 = 4,703.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,239.49/11,371.07 = 4,703.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,239.49x = 11,371.07 × 4,703.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,239.49x = 53,480,740.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,480,740.89/8,239.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,490.79

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