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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,570.24, 11,826.48 and 4,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,570.24, 11,826.48 and 4,844 is: 6,684.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,570.24 : 11,826.48 = 4,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,570.24/11,826.48 = 4,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,570.24x = 11,826.48 × 4,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,570.24x = 57,287,469.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,287,469.12/8,570.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,684.46

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