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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.21, 11,380.96 and 4,706.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.21, 11,380.96 and 4,706.74 is: 6,497.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.21 : 11,380.96 = 4,706.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.21/11,380.96 = 4,706.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.21x = 11,380.96 × 4,706.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.21x = 53,567,219.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,567,219.67/8,244.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,497.56

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