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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,325.74, 11,490.06 and 4,788.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,325.74, 11,490.06 and 4,788.87 is: 6,608.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,325.74 : 11,490.06 = 4,788.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,325.74/11,490.06 = 4,788.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,325.74x = 11,490.06 × 4,788.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,325.74x = 55,024,379.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,024,379.69/8,325.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,608.95

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