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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,242.67, 11,374.88 and 4,465.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,242.67, 11,374.88 and 4,465.86 is: 6,162.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,242.67 : 11,374.88 = 4,465.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,242.67/11,374.88 = 4,465.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,242.67x = 11,374.88 × 4,465.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,242.67x = 50,798,604.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,798,604.32/8,242.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,162.88

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