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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.52, 11,542.34 and 4,827.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.52, 11,542.34 and 4,827.22 is: 6,659.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.52 : 11,542.34 = 4,827.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.52/11,542.34 = 4,827.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.52x = 11,542.34 × 4,827.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.52x = 55,717,414.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,717,414.49/8,366.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,659.57

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