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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,241, 11,373.06 and 4,705.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,241, 11,373.06 and 4,705.32 is: 6,493.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,241 : 11,373.06 = 4,705.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,241/11,373.06 = 4,705.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,241x = 11,373.06 × 4,705.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,241x = 53,513,886.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,513,886.68/8,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,493.62

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