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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.85, 11,492.43 and 4,790.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.85, 11,492.43 and 4,790.82 is: 6,611.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.85 : 11,492.43 = 4,790.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.85/11,492.43 = 4,790.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.85x = 11,492.43 × 4,790.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.85x = 55,058,163.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,058,163.49/8,327.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,611.33

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