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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.74, 11,492.31 and 4,550.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.74, 11,492.31 and 4,550.90 is: 6,280.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.74 : 11,492.31 = 4,550.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.74/11,492.31 = 4,550.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.74x = 11,492.31 × 4,550.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.74x = 52,300,359.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,300,359.56/8,327.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,280.26

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