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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,297.61, 11,444.84 and 4,937.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,297.61, 11,444.84 and 4,937.84 is: 6,810.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,297.61 : 11,444.84 = 4,937.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,297.61/11,444.84 = 4,937.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,297.61x = 11,444.84 × 4,937.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,297.61x = 56,512,763.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,512,763.85/8,297.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,810.72

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