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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,277.46, 11,422.97 and 4,740.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,277.46, 11,422.97 and 4,740.59 is: 6,542.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,277.46 : 11,422.97 = 4,740.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,277.46/11,422.97 = 4,740.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,277.46x = 11,422.97 × 4,740.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,277.46x = 54,151,666.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,151,666.65/8,277.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,542.07

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