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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,294.72, 11,446.96 and 4,759.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,294.72, 11,446.96 and 4,759.04 is: 6,567.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,294.72 : 11,446.96 = 4,759.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,294.72/11,446.96 = 4,759.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,294.72x = 11,446.96 × 4,759.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,294.72x = 54,476,540.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,476,540.52/8,294.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,567.62

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