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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,317.97, 11,478.83 and 4,541.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,317.97, 11,478.83 and 4,541.21 is: 6,266.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,317.97 : 11,478.83 = 4,541.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,317.97/11,478.83 = 4,541.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,317.97x = 11,478.83 × 4,541.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,317.97x = 52,127,777.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,127,777.58/8,317.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,266.89

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