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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,279.39, 11,425.77 and 4,924.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,279.39, 11,425.77 and 4,924.01 is: 6,795.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,279.39 : 11,425.77 = 4,924.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,279.39/11,425.77 = 4,924.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,279.39x = 11,425.77 × 4,924.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,279.39x = 56,260,634.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,260,634.30/8,279.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,795.26

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