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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,247.66, 11,381.78 and 4,710.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,247.66, 11,381.78 and 4,710.86 is: 6,500.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247.66 : 11,381.78 = 4,710.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247.66/11,381.78 = 4,710.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247.66x = 11,381.78 × 4,710.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247.66x = 53,617,969.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,617,969.68/8,247.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,500.99

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