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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,277.96, 11,423.67 and 4,741.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,277.96, 11,423.67 and 4,741.10 is: 6,542.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,277.96 : 11,423.67 = 4,741.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,277.96/11,423.67 = 4,741.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,277.96x = 11,423.67 × 4,741.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,277.96x = 54,160,681.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,160,681.01/8,277.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,542.76

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