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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276.53, 11,421.49 and 4,499.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276.53, 11,421.49 and 4,499.67 is: 6,209.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276.53 : 11,421.49 = 4,499.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276.53/11,421.49 = 4,499.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276.53x = 11,421.49 × 4,499.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276.53x = 51,392,856.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,392,856.30/8,276.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,209.47

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