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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,277.19, 11,422.49 and 4,740.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,277.19, 11,422.49 and 4,740.32 is: 6,541.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,277.19 : 11,422.49 = 4,740.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,277.19/11,422.49 = 4,740.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,277.19x = 11,422.49 × 4,740.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,277.19x = 54,146,262.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,146,262.65/8,277.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,541.63

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