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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.75, 11,377.51 and 4,707.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.75, 11,377.51 and 4,707.27 is: 6,495.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.75 : 11,377.51 = 4,707.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.75/11,377.51 = 4,707.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.75x = 11,377.51 × 4,707.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.75x = 53,557,011.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,557,011.50/8,244.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,495.89

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