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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,242.77, 11,377.05 and 4,708.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,242.77, 11,377.05 and 4,708.03 is: 6,498.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,242.77 : 11,377.05 = 4,708.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,242.77/11,377.05 = 4,708.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,242.77x = 11,377.05 × 4,708.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,242.77x = 53,563,464.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,563,464.27/8,242.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,498.24

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