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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,239.59, 11,371.44 and 4,703.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,239.59, 11,371.44 and 4,703.31 is: 6,491.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,239.59 : 11,371.44 = 4,703.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,239.59/11,371.44 = 4,703.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,239.59x = 11,371.44 × 4,703.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,239.59x = 53,483,407.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,483,407.47/8,239.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,491.03

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