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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,284.84, 11,432.53 and 4,747.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,284.84, 11,432.53 and 4,747.39 is: 6,551.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,284.84 : 11,432.53 = 4,747.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,284.84/11,432.53 = 4,747.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,284.84x = 11,432.53 × 4,747.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,284.84x = 54,274,678.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,274,678.60/8,284.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,551.08

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