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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,243.55, 11,376.03 and 4,706.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,243.55, 11,376.03 and 4,706.75 is: 6,495.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,243.55 : 11,376.03 = 4,706.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,243.55/11,376.03 = 4,706.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,243.55x = 11,376.03 × 4,706.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,243.55x = 53,544,129.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,544,129.20/8,243.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,495.28

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