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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,240.49, 11,372.45 and 4,704.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,240.49, 11,372.45 and 4,704.23 is: 6,492.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,240.49 : 11,372.45 = 4,704.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,240.49/11,372.45 = 4,704.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,240.49x = 11,372.45 × 4,704.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,240.49x = 53,498,620.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,498,620.46/8,240.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,492.16

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