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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.63, 11,491.78 and 4,550.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.63, 11,491.78 and 4,550.92 is: 6,280.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.63 : 11,491.78 = 4,550.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.63/11,491.78 = 4,550.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.63x = 11,491.78 × 4,550.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.63x = 52,298,152.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,298,152.66/8,327.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,280.08

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