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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.38, 11,377.25 and 4,707.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.38, 11,377.25 and 4,707.51 is: 6,496.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.38 : 11,377.25 = 4,707.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.38/11,377.25 = 4,707.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.38x = 11,377.25 × 4,707.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.38x = 53,558,494.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,558,494.61/8,244.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,496.37

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