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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.27, 11,376.69 and 4,659.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.27, 11,376.69 and 4,659.30 is: 6,429.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.27 : 11,376.69 = 4,659.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.27/11,376.69 = 4,659.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.27x = 11,376.69 × 4,659.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.27x = 53,007,411.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,007,411.72/8,244.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,429.61

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