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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.21, 11,376.41 and 4,658.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.21, 11,376.41 and 4,658.06 is: 6,427.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.21 : 11,376.41 = 4,658.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.21/11,376.41 = 4,658.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.21x = 11,376.41 × 4,658.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.21x = 52,991,920.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,991,920.19/8,244.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,427.77

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