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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,322.39, 11,484.98 and 4,737.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,322.39, 11,484.98 and 4,737.17 is: 6,537.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,322.39 : 11,484.98 = 4,737.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,322.39/11,484.98 = 4,737.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,322.39x = 11,484.98 × 4,737.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,322.39x = 54,406,302.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,406,302.71/8,322.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,537.34

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