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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,347.21, 11,518.36 and 4,989.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,347.21, 11,518.36 and 4,989.35 is: 6,884.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,347.21 : 11,518.36 = 4,989.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,347.21/11,518.36 = 4,989.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,347.21x = 11,518.36 × 4,989.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,347.21x = 57,469,129.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,469,129.47/8,347.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,884.83

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