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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,239.91, 11,371.89 and 4,703.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,239.91, 11,371.89 and 4,703.66 is: 6,491.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,239.91 : 11,371.89 = 4,703.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,239.91/11,371.89 = 4,703.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,239.91x = 11,371.89 × 4,703.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,239.91x = 53,489,447.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,489,447.26/8,239.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,491.51

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