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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,272.78, 11,414.46 and 4,915.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,272.78, 11,414.46 and 4,915.60 is: 6,782.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,272.78 : 11,414.46 = 4,915.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,272.78/11,414.46 = 4,915.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,272.78x = 11,414.46 × 4,915.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,272.78x = 56,108,919.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,108,919.58/8,272.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,782.35

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