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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,275.87, 11,419.77 and 4,739.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,275.87, 11,419.77 and 4,739.77 is: 6,540.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,275.87 : 11,419.77 = 4,739.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,275.87/11,419.77 = 4,739.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,275.87x = 11,419.77 × 4,739.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,275.87x = 54,127,083.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,127,083.25/8,275.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,540.35

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