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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,277.04, 11,421.72 and 4,740.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,277.04, 11,421.72 and 4,740.16 is: 6,541.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,277.04 : 11,421.72 = 4,740.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,277.04/11,421.72 = 4,740.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,277.04x = 11,421.72 × 4,740.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,277.04x = 54,140,780.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,140,780.28/8,277.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,541.08

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