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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,272.66, 11,414.98 and 4,915.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,272.66, 11,414.98 and 4,915.39 is: 6,782.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,272.66 : 11,414.98 = 4,915.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,272.66/11,414.98 = 4,915.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,272.66x = 11,414.98 × 4,915.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,272.66x = 56,109,078.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,109,078.54/8,272.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,782.47

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