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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.63, 11,382.39 and 4,711.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.63, 11,382.39 and 4,711.92 is: 6,503.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.63 : 11,382.39 = 4,711.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.63/11,382.39 = 4,711.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.63x = 11,382.39 × 4,711.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.63x = 53,632,911.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,632,911.09/8,246.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,503.62

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