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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.68, 11,377.58 and 4,707.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.68, 11,377.58 and 4,707.64 is: 6,496.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.68 : 11,377.58 = 4,707.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.68/11,377.58 = 4,707.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.68x = 11,377.58 × 4,707.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.68x = 53,561,550.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,561,550.71/8,244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,496.50

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