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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.19, 11,491.56 and 4,550.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.19, 11,491.56 and 4,550.35 is: 6,279.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.19 : 11,491.56 = 4,550.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.19/11,491.56 = 4,550.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.19x = 11,491.56 × 4,550.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.19x = 52,290,604.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,290,604.58/8,327.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,279.50

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