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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,373.78, 11,555.82 and 4,647.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,373.78, 11,555.82 and 4,647.78 is: 6,413.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373.78 : 11,555.82 = 4,647.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373.78/11,555.82 = 4,647.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373.78x = 11,555.82 × 4,647.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373.78x = 53,708,909.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,708,909.08/8,373.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,413.94

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