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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,239.69, 11,371.59 and 4,703.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,239.69, 11,371.59 and 4,703.44 is: 6,491.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,239.69 : 11,371.59 = 4,703.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,239.69/11,371.59 = 4,703.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,239.69x = 11,371.59 × 4,703.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,239.69x = 53,485,591.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,485,591.27/8,239.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,491.21

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