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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,281.27, 11,427.82 and 4,504.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,281.27, 11,427.82 and 4,504.44 is: 6,215.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,281.27 : 11,427.82 = 4,504.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,281.27/11,427.82 = 4,504.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,281.27x = 11,427.82 × 4,504.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,281.27x = 51,475,849.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,475,849.86/8,281.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,215.94

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