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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,241.91, 11,374.29 and 4,706.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,241.91, 11,374.29 and 4,706.26 is: 6,494.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,241.91 : 11,374.29 = 4,706.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,241.91/11,374.29 = 4,706.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,241.91x = 11,374.29 × 4,706.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,241.91x = 53,530,366.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,530,366.06/8,241.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,494.90

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