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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,247.60, 11,378.96 and 4,710.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,247.60, 11,378.96 and 4,710.08 is: 6,498.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247.60 : 11,378.96 = 4,710.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247.60/11,378.96 = 4,710.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247.60x = 11,378.96 × 4,710.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247.60x = 53,595,811.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,595,811.92/8,247.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,498.35

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