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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276.53, 11,422.26 and 4,740.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276.53, 11,422.26 and 4,740.88 is: 6,542.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276.53 : 11,422.26 = 4,740.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276.53/11,422.26 = 4,740.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276.53x = 11,422.26 × 4,740.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276.53x = 54,151,563.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,151,563.99/8,276.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,542.79

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