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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,243.13, 11,377.59 and 4,708.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,243.13, 11,377.59 and 4,708.40 is: 6,498.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,243.13 : 11,377.59 = 4,708.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,243.13/11,377.59 = 4,708.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,243.13x = 11,377.59 × 4,708.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,243.13x = 53,570,170.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,570,170.21/8,243.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,498.76

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