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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,208.77, 11,325.29 and 4,671.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,208.77, 11,325.29 and 4,671.09 is: 6,444.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,208.77 : 11,325.29 = 4,671.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,208.77/11,325.29 = 4,671.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,208.77x = 11,325.29 × 4,671.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,208.77x = 52,901,425.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,901,425.51/8,208.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,444.50

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