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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,242.46, 11,374.42 and 4,705.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,242.46, 11,374.42 and 4,705.59 is: 6,493.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,242.46 : 11,374.42 = 4,705.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,242.46/11,374.42 = 4,705.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,242.46x = 11,374.42 × 4,705.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,242.46x = 53,523,357.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,523,357.01/8,242.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,493.61

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