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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,241.65, 11,377.41 and 4,704.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,241.65, 11,377.41 and 4,704.18 is: 6,494.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,241.65 : 11,377.41 = 4,704.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,241.65/11,377.41 = 4,704.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,241.65x = 11,377.41 × 4,704.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,241.65x = 53,521,350.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,521,350.73/8,241.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,494.01

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