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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.85, 11,542.35 and 4,827.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.85, 11,542.35 and 4,827.25 is: 6,661.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.85 : 11,542.35 = 4,827.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.85/11,542.35 = 4,827.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.85x = 11,542.35 × 4,827.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.85x = 55,717,809.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,717,809.04/8,363.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,661.74

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