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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.18, 11,377.26 and 4,706.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.18, 11,377.26 and 4,706.64 is: 6,495.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.18 : 11,377.26 = 4,706.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.18/11,377.26 = 4,706.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.18x = 11,377.26 × 4,706.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.18x = 53,548,667.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,548,667.01/8,244.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,495.33

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