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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.94, 11,380.68 and 4,711.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.94, 11,380.68 and 4,711.02 is: 6,501.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.94 : 11,380.68 = 4,711.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.94/11,380.68 = 4,711.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.94x = 11,380.68 × 4,711.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.94x = 53,614,611.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,614,611.09/8,246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,501.15

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