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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276.90, 11,422.58 and 4,740.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276.90, 11,422.58 and 4,740.66 is: 6,542.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276.90 : 11,422.58 = 4,740.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276.90/11,422.58 = 4,740.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276.90x = 11,422.58 × 4,740.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276.90x = 54,150,544.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,150,544.40/8,276.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,542.37

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