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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,247.94, 11,381.90 and 4,710.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,247.94, 11,381.90 and 4,710.46 is: 6,500.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247.94 : 11,381.90 = 4,710.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247.94/11,381.90 = 4,710.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247.94x = 11,381.90 × 4,710.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247.94x = 53,613,984.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,613,984.67/8,247.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,500.29

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