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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,241.27, 11,372.82 and 4,704.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,241.27, 11,372.82 and 4,704.54 is: 6,492.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,241.27 : 11,372.82 = 4,704.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,241.27/11,372.82 = 4,704.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,241.27x = 11,372.82 × 4,704.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,241.27x = 53,503,886.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,503,886.60/8,241.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,492.19

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