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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,245.24, 11,377.38 and 4,707.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,245.24, 11,377.38 and 4,707.52 is: 6,495.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,245.24 : 11,377.38 = 4,707.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,245.24/11,377.38 = 4,707.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,245.24x = 11,377.38 × 4,707.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,245.24x = 53,559,243.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,559,243.90/8,245.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,495.78

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