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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,237.69, 11,367.57 and 4,880.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,237.69, 11,367.57 and 4,880.82 is: 6,735.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,237.69 : 11,367.57 = 4,880.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,237.69/11,367.57 = 4,880.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,237.69x = 11,367.57 × 4,880.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,237.69x = 55,482,981.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,482,981.77/8,237.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,735.26

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