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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,344.49, 11,514.26 and 4,986.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,344.49, 11,514.26 and 4,986.59 is: 6,880.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,344.49 : 11,514.26 = 4,986.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,344.49/11,514.26 = 4,986.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,344.49x = 11,514.26 × 4,986.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,344.49x = 57,416,893.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,416,893.77/8,344.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,880.82

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