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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.94, 11,380.52 and 4,709.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.94, 11,380.52 and 4,709.46 is: 6,498.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.94 : 11,380.52 = 4,709.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.94/11,380.52 = 4,709.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.94x = 11,380.52 × 4,709.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.94x = 53,596,103.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,596,103.72/8,246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,498.91

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