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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,243.24, 11,374.62 and 4,705.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,243.24, 11,374.62 and 4,705.52 is: 6,493.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,243.24 : 11,374.62 = 4,705.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,243.24/11,374.62 = 4,705.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,243.24x = 11,374.62 × 4,705.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,243.24x = 53,523,501.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,523,501.90/8,243.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,493.02

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