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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.42, 11,378.46 and 4,707.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.42, 11,378.46 and 4,707.84 is: 6,497.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.42 : 11,378.46 = 4,707.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.42/11,378.46 = 4,707.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.42x = 11,378.46 × 4,707.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.42x = 53,567,969.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,567,969.13/8,244.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,497.48

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