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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,280.63, 11,423.43 and 4,921.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,280.63, 11,423.43 and 4,921.56 is: 6,789.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,280.63 : 11,423.43 = 4,921.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,280.63/11,423.43 = 4,921.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,280.63x = 11,423.43 × 4,921.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,280.63x = 56,221,096.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,221,096.15/8,280.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,789.47

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