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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,245.14, 11,376.50 and 4,886.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,245.14, 11,376.50 and 4,886.28 is: 6,742.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,245.14 : 11,376.50 = 4,886.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,245.14/11,376.50 = 4,886.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,245.14x = 11,376.50 × 4,886.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,245.14x = 55,588,764.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,588,764.42/8,245.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,742.00

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