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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,245.42, 11,379.84 and 4,708.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,245.42, 11,379.84 and 4,708.84 is: 6,498.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,245.42 : 11,379.84 = 4,708.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,245.42/11,379.84 = 4,708.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,245.42x = 11,379.84 × 4,708.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,245.42x = 53,585,845.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,585,845.79/8,245.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,498.86

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