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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,294.64, 11,447.40 and 4,758.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,294.64, 11,447.40 and 4,758.48 is: 6,567.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,294.64 : 11,447.40 = 4,758.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,294.64/11,447.40 = 4,758.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,294.64x = 11,447.40 × 4,758.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,294.64x = 54,472,223.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,472,223.95/8,294.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,567.16

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