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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,247.84, 11,381.28 and 4,711.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,247.84, 11,381.28 and 4,711.04 is: 6,500.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247.84 : 11,381.28 = 4,711.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247.84/11,381.28 = 4,711.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247.84x = 11,381.28 × 4,711.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247.84x = 53,617,665.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,617,665.33/8,247.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,500.81

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