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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,277.83, 11,423.49 and 4,740.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,277.83, 11,423.49 and 4,740.97 is: 6,542.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,277.83 : 11,423.49 = 4,740.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,277.83/11,423.49 = 4,740.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,277.83x = 11,423.49 × 4,740.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,277.83x = 54,158,412.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,158,412.61/8,277.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,542.58

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