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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,293.79, 11,444.51 and 4,936.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,293.79, 11,444.51 and 4,936.14 is: 6,811.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,293.79 : 11,444.51 = 4,936.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,293.79/11,444.51 = 4,936.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,293.79x = 11,444.51 × 4,936.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,293.79x = 56,491,678.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,491,678.91/8,293.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,811.33

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