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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,242.95, 11,377.32 and 4,708.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,242.95, 11,377.32 and 4,708.22 is: 6,498.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,242.95 : 11,377.32 = 4,708.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,242.95/11,377.32 = 4,708.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,242.95x = 11,377.32 × 4,708.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,242.95x = 53,566,851.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,566,851.03/8,242.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,498.50

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