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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.35, 11,492.09 and 4,790.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.35, 11,492.09 and 4,790.56 is: 6,611.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.35 : 11,492.09 = 4,790.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.35/11,492.09 = 4,790.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.35x = 11,492.09 × 4,790.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.35x = 55,053,546.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,053,546.67/8,327.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,611.17

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