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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,235.14, 11,363.72 and 4,877.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,235.14, 11,363.72 and 4,877.96 is: 6,731.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,235.14 : 11,363.72 = 4,877.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,235.14/11,363.72 = 4,877.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,235.14x = 11,363.72 × 4,877.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,235.14x = 55,431,690.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,431,690.40/8,235.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,731.12

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