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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,291.46, 11,441.05 and 4,934.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,291.46, 11,441.05 and 4,934.42 is: 6,808.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,291.46 : 11,441.05 = 4,934.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,291.46/11,441.05 = 4,934.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,291.46x = 11,441.05 × 4,934.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,291.46x = 56,454,919.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,454,919.30/8,291.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,808.80

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