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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.09, 11,377.58 and 4,708.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.09, 11,377.58 and 4,708.44 is: 6,498.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.09 : 11,377.58 = 4,708.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.09/11,377.58 = 4,708.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.09x = 11,377.58 × 4,708.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.09x = 53,570,652.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,570,652.78/8,244.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,498.07

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