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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.32, 11,377.84 and 4,708.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.32, 11,377.84 and 4,708.64 is: 6,498.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.32 : 11,377.84 = 4,708.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.32/11,377.84 = 4,708.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.32x = 11,377.84 × 4,708.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.32x = 53,574,152.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,574,152.54/8,244.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,498.31

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