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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,243.68, 11,377.08 and 4,707.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,243.68, 11,377.08 and 4,707.42 is: 6,496.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,243.68 : 11,377.08 = 4,707.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,243.68/11,377.08 = 4,707.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,243.68x = 11,377.08 × 4,707.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,243.68x = 53,556,693.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,556,693.93/8,243.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,496.70

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