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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,297.84, 11,451.66 and 4,713.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,297.84, 11,451.66 and 4,713.44 is: 6,504.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,297.84 : 11,451.66 = 4,713.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,297.84/11,451.66 = 4,713.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,297.84x = 11,451.66 × 4,713.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,297.84x = 53,976,631.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,976,631.48/8,297.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,504.90

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