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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,281.08, 11,427.56 and 4,741.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,281.08, 11,427.56 and 4,741.80 is: 6,543.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,281.08 : 11,427.56 = 4,741.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,281.08/11,427.56 = 4,741.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,281.08x = 11,427.56 × 4,741.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,281.08x = 54,187,204.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,187,204.01/8,281.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,543.49

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