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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,370.42, 11,550.67 and 4,785.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,370.42, 11,550.67 and 4,785.76 is: 6,604.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,370.42 : 11,550.67 = 4,785.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,370.42/11,550.67 = 4,785.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,370.42x = 11,550.67 × 4,785.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,370.42x = 55,278,734.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,278,734.46/8,370.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,604.06

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