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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,278.30, 11,423.19 and 4,741.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,278.30, 11,423.19 and 4,741.66 is: 6,543.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,278.30 : 11,423.19 = 4,741.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,278.30/11,423.19 = 4,741.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,278.30x = 11,423.19 × 4,741.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,278.30x = 54,164,883.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,164,883.10/8,278.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,543.00

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