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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,275.71, 11,419.63 and 4,917.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,275.71, 11,419.63 and 4,917.88 is: 6,786.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,275.71 : 11,419.63 = 4,917.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,275.71/11,419.63 = 4,917.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,275.71x = 11,419.63 × 4,917.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,275.71x = 56,160,346.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,160,346.18/8,275.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,786.17

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