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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,290.98, 11,441.74 and 4,706.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,290.98, 11,441.74 and 4,706.18 is: 6,494.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,290.98 : 11,441.74 = 4,706.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,290.98/11,441.74 = 4,706.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,290.98x = 11,441.74 × 4,706.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,290.98x = 53,846,887.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,846,887.95/8,290.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,494.63

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