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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,275.02, 11,421.15 and 4,740.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,275.02, 11,421.15 and 4,740.57 is: 6,542.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,275.02 : 11,421.15 = 4,740.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,275.02/11,421.15 = 4,740.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,275.02x = 11,421.15 × 4,740.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,275.02x = 54,142,761.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,142,761.06/8,275.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,542.92

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