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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,240.49, 11,371.83 and 4,463.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,240.49, 11,371.83 and 4,463.73 is: 6,159.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,240.49 : 11,371.83 = 4,463.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,240.49/11,371.83 = 4,463.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,240.49x = 11,371.83 × 4,463.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,240.49x = 50,760,720.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,760,720.45/8,240.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,159.92

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