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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,235.06, 11,363.65 and 4,877.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,235.06, 11,363.65 and 4,877.30 is: 6,730.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,235.06 : 11,363.65 = 4,877.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,235.06/11,363.65 = 4,877.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,235.06x = 11,363.65 × 4,877.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,235.06x = 55,423,930.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,423,930.15/8,235.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,730.24

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