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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,245.29, 11,377.77 and 4,841.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,245.29, 11,377.77 and 4,841.78 is: 6,681.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,245.29 : 11,377.77 = 4,841.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,245.29/11,377.77 = 4,841.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,245.29x = 11,377.77 × 4,841.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,245.29x = 55,088,584.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,088,584.19/8,245.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,681.22

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