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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.72, 11,380.70 and 4,709.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.72, 11,380.70 and 4,709.86 is: 6,499.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.72 : 11,380.70 = 4,709.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.72/11,380.70 = 4,709.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.72x = 11,380.70 × 4,709.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.72x = 53,601,503.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,601,503.70/8,246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,499.74

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