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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,294.70, 11,447.76 and 4,757.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,294.70, 11,447.76 and 4,757.22 is: 6,565.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,294.70 : 11,447.76 = 4,757.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,294.70/11,447.76 = 4,757.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,294.70x = 11,447.76 × 4,757.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,294.70x = 54,459,512.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,459,512.83/8,294.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,565.58

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