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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.42, 11,381.22 and 4,709.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.42, 11,381.22 and 4,709.84 is: 6,500.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.42 : 11,381.22 = 4,709.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.42/11,381.22 = 4,709.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.42x = 11,381.22 × 4,709.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.42x = 53,603,725.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,603,725.20/8,246.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,500.24

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