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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,084.58, 11,152.94 and 4,727.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,084.58, 11,152.94 and 4,727.52 is: 6,521.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,084.58 : 11,152.94 = 4,727.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,084.58/11,152.94 = 4,727.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,084.58x = 11,152.94 × 4,727.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,084.58x = 52,725,746.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,725,746.91/8,084.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,521.77

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