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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,127.40, 11,215.92 and 4,772.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,127.40, 11,215.92 and 4,772.76 is: 6,586.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,127.40 : 11,215.92 = 4,772.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,127.40/11,215.92 = 4,772.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,127.40x = 11,215.92 × 4,772.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,127.40x = 53,530,894.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,530,894.34/8,127.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,586.47

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