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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.62, 11,541.41 and 4,827.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.62, 11,541.41 and 4,827.97 is: 6,662.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.62 : 11,541.41 = 4,827.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.62/11,541.41 = 4,827.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.62x = 11,541.41 × 4,827.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.62x = 55,721,557.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,721,557.10/8,363.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,662.37

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