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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.40, 11,492.24 and 4,791.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.40, 11,492.24 and 4,791.14 is: 6,612.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.40 : 11,492.24 = 4,791.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.40/11,492.24 = 4,791.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.40x = 11,492.24 × 4,791.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.40x = 55,060,930.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,060,930.75/8,327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,612.02

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