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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,247.42, 11,382.60 and 4,710.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,247.42, 11,382.60 and 4,710.84 is: 6,501.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247.42 : 11,382.60 = 4,710.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247.42/11,382.60 = 4,710.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247.42x = 11,382.60 × 4,710.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247.42x = 53,621,607.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,621,607.38/8,247.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,501.62

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