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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,243.74, 11,375.31 and 4,706.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,243.74, 11,375.31 and 4,706.02 is: 6,493.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,243.74 : 11,375.31 = 4,706.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,243.74/11,375.31 = 4,706.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,243.74x = 11,375.31 × 4,706.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,243.74x = 53,532,436.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,532,436.37/8,243.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,493.71

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