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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.82, 11,377.78 and 4,661.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.82, 11,377.78 and 4,661.36 is: 6,431.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.82 : 11,377.78 = 4,661.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.82/11,377.78 = 4,661.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.82x = 11,377.78 × 4,661.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.82x = 53,035,860.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,035,860.04/8,246.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,431.07

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