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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.84, 11,381.18 and 4,660.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.84, 11,381.18 and 4,660.54 is: 6,431.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.84 : 11,381.18 = 4,660.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.84/11,381.18 = 4,660.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.84x = 11,381.18 × 4,660.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.84x = 53,042,444.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,042,444.64/8,246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,431.85

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