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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.61, 11,380.46 and 4,709.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.61, 11,380.46 and 4,709.82 is: 6,499.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.61 : 11,380.46 = 4,709.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.61/11,380.46 = 4,709.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.61x = 11,380.46 × 4,709.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.61x = 53,599,937.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,599,937.24/8,246.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,499.63

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