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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.13, 11,376.65 and 4,706.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.13, 11,376.65 and 4,706.65 is: 6,495.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.13 : 11,376.65 = 4,706.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.13/11,376.65 = 4,706.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.13x = 11,376.65 × 4,706.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.13x = 53,545,875.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,545,875.40/8,244.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,495.03

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