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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.74, 11,381.49 and 4,661.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.74, 11,381.49 and 4,661.86 is: 6,433.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.74 : 11,381.49 = 4,661.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.74/11,381.49 = 4,661.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.74x = 11,381.49 × 4,661.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.74x = 53,058,912.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,058,912.97/8,246.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,433.93

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