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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,324.24, 11,486.48 and 4,966.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,324.24, 11,486.48 and 4,966.43 is: 6,853.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,324.24 : 11,486.48 = 4,966.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,324.24/11,486.48 = 4,966.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,324.24x = 11,486.48 × 4,966.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,324.24x = 57,046,716.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,046,716.60/8,324.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,853.09

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