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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.17, 11,493.79 and 4,972.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.17, 11,493.79 and 4,972.25 is: 6,863.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.17 : 11,493.79 = 4,972.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.17/11,493.79 = 4,972.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.17x = 11,493.79 × 4,972.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.17x = 57,149,997.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,149,997.33/8,327.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,863.08

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