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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276.60, 11,421.96 and 4,739.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276.60, 11,421.96 and 4,739.60 is: 6,540.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276.60 : 11,421.96 = 4,739.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276.60/11,421.96 = 4,739.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276.60x = 11,421.96 × 4,739.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276.60x = 54,135,521.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,135,521.62/8,276.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,540.79

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