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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,277.30, 11,421.81 and 4,740.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,277.30, 11,421.81 and 4,740.66 is: 6,541.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,277.30 : 11,421.81 = 4,740.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,277.30/11,421.81 = 4,740.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,277.30x = 11,421.81 × 4,740.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,277.30x = 54,146,917.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,146,917.79/8,277.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,541.62

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