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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,248.47, 11,383.49 and 4,711.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,248.47, 11,383.49 and 4,711.60 is: 6,502.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248.47 : 11,383.49 = 4,711.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248.47/11,383.49 = 4,711.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248.47x = 11,383.49 × 4,711.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248.47x = 53,634,450.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,634,450.99/8,248.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,502.35

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