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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,243.07, 11,376.24 and 4,706.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,243.07, 11,376.24 and 4,706.81 is: 6,495.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,243.07 : 11,376.24 = 4,706.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,243.07/11,376.24 = 4,706.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,243.07x = 11,376.24 × 4,706.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,243.07x = 53,545,800.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,545,800.19/8,243.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,495.86

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