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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,275.78, 11,420.66 and 4,499

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,275.78, 11,420.66 and 4,499 is: 6,208.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,275.78 : 11,420.66 = 4,499 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,275.78/11,420.66 = 4,499/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,275.78x = 11,420.66 × 4,499
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,275.78x = 51,381,549.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,381,549.34/8,275.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,208.67

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