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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,243.82, 11,377.11 and 4,708.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,243.82, 11,377.11 and 4,708.14 is: 6,497.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,243.82 : 11,377.11 = 4,708.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,243.82/11,377.11 = 4,708.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,243.82x = 11,377.11 × 4,708.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,243.82x = 53,565,026.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,565,026.68/8,243.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,497.60

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