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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,293.58, 11,444.68 and 4,707.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,293.58, 11,444.68 and 4,707.59 is: 6,496.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,293.58 : 11,444.68 = 4,707.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,293.58/11,444.68 = 4,707.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,293.58x = 11,444.68 × 4,707.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,293.58x = 53,876,852.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,876,852.70/8,293.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,496.21

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