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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.76, 11,492.32 and 4,790.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.76, 11,492.32 and 4,790.90 is: 6,611.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.76 : 11,492.32 = 4,790.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.76/11,492.32 = 4,790.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.76x = 11,492.32 × 4,790.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.76x = 55,058,555.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,058,555.89/8,327.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,611.45

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