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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,272.88, 11,412.78 and 4,913.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,272.88, 11,412.78 and 4,913.81 is: 6,778.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,272.88 : 11,412.78 = 4,913.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,272.88/11,412.78 = 4,913.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,272.88x = 11,412.78 × 4,913.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,272.88x = 56,080,232.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,080,232.49/8,272.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,778.80

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