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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,377.32, 11,559.87 and 4,841.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,377.32, 11,559.87 and 4,841.67 is: 6,681.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,377.32 : 11,559.87 = 4,841.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,377.32/11,559.87 = 4,841.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,377.32x = 11,559.87 × 4,841.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,377.32x = 55,969,075.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,969,075.78/8,377.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,681.02

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