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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,354.64, 11,527.28 and 4,817.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,354.64, 11,527.28 and 4,817.04 is: 6,646.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,354.64 : 11,527.28 = 4,817.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,354.64/11,527.28 = 4,817.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,354.64x = 11,527.28 × 4,817.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,354.64x = 55,527,368.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,527,368.85/8,354.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,646.29

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