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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.93, 11,377.90 and 4,708.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.93, 11,377.90 and 4,708.07 is: 6,497.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.93 : 11,377.90 = 4,708.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.93/11,377.90 = 4,708.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.93x = 11,377.90 × 4,708.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.93x = 53,567,949.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,567,949.65/8,244.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,497.08

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