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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,347.87, 11,521.11 and 4,990.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,347.87, 11,521.11 and 4,990.69 is: 6,887.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,347.87 : 11,521.11 = 4,990.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,347.87/11,521.11 = 4,990.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,347.87x = 11,521.11 × 4,990.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,347.87x = 57,498,288.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,498,288.47/8,347.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,887.78

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