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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.96, 11,378.40 and 4,708.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.96, 11,378.40 and 4,708.44 is: 6,497.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.96 : 11,378.40 = 4,708.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.96/11,378.40 = 4,708.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.96x = 11,378.40 × 4,708.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.96x = 53,574,513.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,574,513.70/8,244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,497.85

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