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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.50, 11,491.99 and 4,550.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.50, 11,491.99 and 4,550.70 is: 6,279.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.50 : 11,491.99 = 4,550.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.50/11,491.99 = 4,550.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.50x = 11,491.99 × 4,550.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.50x = 52,296,598.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,296,598.89/8,327.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,279.99

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