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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.69, 11,377.56 and 4,707.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.69, 11,377.56 and 4,707.81 is: 6,496.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.69 : 11,377.56 = 4,707.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.69/11,377.56 = 4,707.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.69x = 11,377.56 × 4,707.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.69x = 53,563,390.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,563,390.74/8,244.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,496.71

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