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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.52, 11,380.08 and 4,709.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.52, 11,380.08 and 4,709.70 is: 6,499.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.52 : 11,380.08 = 4,709.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.52/11,380.08 = 4,709.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.52x = 11,380.08 × 4,709.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.52x = 53,596,762.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,596,762.78/8,246.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,499.32

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