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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,278.58, 11,424.53 and 4,741.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,278.58, 11,424.53 and 4,741.72 is: 6,543.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,278.58 : 11,424.53 = 4,741.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,278.58/11,424.53 = 4,741.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,278.58x = 11,424.53 × 4,741.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,278.58x = 54,171,905.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,171,905.68/8,278.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,543.62

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