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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.27, 11,543.58 and 4,828.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.27, 11,543.58 and 4,828.86 is: 6,662.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.27 : 11,543.58 = 4,828.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.27/11,543.58 = 4,828.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.27x = 11,543.58 × 4,828.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.27x = 55,742,331.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,742,331.72/8,366.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,662.75

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