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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,241.13, 11,372.77 and 4,704.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,241.13, 11,372.77 and 4,704.26 is: 6,491.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,241.13 : 11,372.77 = 4,704.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,241.13/11,372.77 = 4,704.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,241.13x = 11,372.77 × 4,704.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,241.13x = 53,500,443.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,500,443.48/8,241.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,491.88

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