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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,284.61, 11,429.70 and 4,927.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,284.61, 11,429.70 and 4,927.57 is: 6,798.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,284.61 : 11,429.70 = 4,927.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,284.61/11,429.70 = 4,927.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,284.61x = 11,429.70 × 4,927.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,284.61x = 56,320,646.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,320,646.83/8,284.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,798.23

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