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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.97, 11,380.77 and 4,710.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.97, 11,380.77 and 4,710.15 is: 6,499.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.97 : 11,380.77 = 4,710.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.97/11,380.77 = 4,710.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.97x = 11,380.77 × 4,710.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.97x = 53,605,133.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,605,133.82/8,246.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,499.98

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