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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276.77, 11,421.98 and 4,740.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276.77, 11,421.98 and 4,740.31 is: 6,541.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276.77 : 11,421.98 = 4,740.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276.77/11,421.98 = 4,740.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276.77x = 11,421.98 × 4,740.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276.77x = 54,143,726.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,143,726.01/8,276.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,541.65

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