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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,347.50, 11,519.91 and 4,621.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,347.50, 11,519.91 and 4,621.50 is: 6,377.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,347.50 : 11,519.91 = 4,621.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,347.50/11,519.91 = 4,621.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,347.50x = 11,519.91 × 4,621.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,347.50x = 53,239,264.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,239,264.07/8,347.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,377.87

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