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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.19, 11,377.17 and 4,707.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.19, 11,377.17 and 4,707.73 is: 6,496.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.19 : 11,377.17 = 4,707.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.19/11,377.17 = 4,707.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.19x = 11,377.17 × 4,707.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.19x = 53,560,644.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,560,644.52/8,244.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,496.77

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