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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.99, 11,379.08 and 4,708.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.99, 11,379.08 and 4,708.13 is: 6,497.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.99 : 11,379.08 = 4,708.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.99/11,379.08 = 4,708.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.99x = 11,379.08 × 4,708.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.99x = 53,574,142.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,574,142.80/8,244.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,497.78

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