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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,275.88, 11,416.82 and 4,737.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,275.88, 11,416.82 and 4,737.08 is: 6,534.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,275.88 : 11,416.82 = 4,737.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,275.88/11,416.82 = 4,737.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,275.88x = 11,416.82 × 4,737.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,275.88x = 54,082,389.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,082,389.69/8,275.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,534.94

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