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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,284.08, 11,431.70 and 4,744.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,284.08, 11,431.70 and 4,744.80 is: 6,547.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,284.08 : 11,431.70 = 4,744.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,284.08/11,431.70 = 4,744.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,284.08x = 11,431.70 × 4,744.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,284.08x = 54,241,130.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,241,130.16/8,284.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,547.63

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