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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,245.88, 11,379.18 and 4,709.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,245.88, 11,379.18 and 4,709.06 is: 6,498.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,245.88 : 11,379.18 = 4,709.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,245.88/11,379.18 = 4,709.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,245.88x = 11,379.18 × 4,709.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,245.88x = 53,585,241.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,585,241.37/8,245.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,498.43

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