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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276.38, 11,421.40 and 4,550.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276.38, 11,421.40 and 4,550.38 is: 6,279.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276.38 : 11,421.40 = 4,550.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276.38/11,421.40 = 4,550.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276.38x = 11,421.40 × 4,550.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276.38x = 51,971,653.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,971,653.03/8,276.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,279.52

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