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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,293.83, 11,444.74 and 4,936.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,293.83, 11,444.74 and 4,936.11 is: 6,811.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,293.83 : 11,444.74 = 4,936.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,293.83/11,444.74 = 4,936.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,293.83x = 11,444.74 × 4,936.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,293.83x = 56,492,413.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,492,413.66/8,293.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,811.38

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