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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,247.91, 11,386.04 and 4,710.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,247.91, 11,386.04 and 4,710.44 is: 6,502.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247.91 : 11,386.04 = 4,710.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247.91/11,386.04 = 4,710.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247.91x = 11,386.04 × 4,710.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247.91x = 53,633,258.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,633,258.26/8,247.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,502.65

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