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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,277.27, 11,424.26 and 4,742.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,277.27, 11,424.26 and 4,742.85 is: 6,546.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,277.27 : 11,424.26 = 4,742.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,277.27/11,424.26 = 4,742.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,277.27x = 11,424.26 × 4,742.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,277.27x = 54,183,527.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,183,527.83/8,277.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,546.06

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