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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276.54, 11,421.84 and 4,499.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276.54, 11,421.84 and 4,499.96 is: 6,210.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276.54 : 11,421.84 = 4,499.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276.54/11,421.84 = 4,499.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276.54x = 11,421.84 × 4,499.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276.54x = 51,397,766.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,397,766.02/8,276.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,210.06

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