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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,239.78, 11,370.83 and 4,462.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,239.78, 11,370.83 and 4,462.86 is: 6,158.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,239.78 : 11,370.83 = 4,462.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,239.78/11,370.83 = 4,462.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,239.78x = 11,370.83 × 4,462.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,239.78x = 50,746,422.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,746,422.37/8,239.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,158.71

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