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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,179.52, 11,287.55 and 4,777.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,179.52, 11,287.55 and 4,777.11 is: 6,592.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,179.52 : 11,287.55 = 4,777.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,179.52/11,287.55 = 4,777.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,179.52x = 11,287.55 × 4,777.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,179.52x = 53,921,879.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,921,879.92/8,179.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,592.31

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