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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,179.64, 11,287.72 and 4,777.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,179.64, 11,287.72 and 4,777.24 is: 6,592.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,179.64 : 11,287.72 = 4,777.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,179.64/11,287.72 = 4,777.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,179.64x = 11,287.72 × 4,777.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,179.64x = 53,924,147.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,924,147.49/8,179.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,592.48

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