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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,243.76, 11,376.43 and 4,466.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,243.76, 11,376.43 and 4,466.94 is: 6,164.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,243.76 : 11,376.43 = 4,466.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,243.76/11,376.43 = 4,466.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,243.76x = 11,376.43 × 4,466.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,243.76x = 50,817,807.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,817,807.89/8,243.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,164.40

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