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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,377.72, 11,557.94 and 4,840.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,377.72, 11,557.94 and 4,840.28 is: 6,677.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,377.72 : 11,557.94 = 4,840.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,377.72/11,557.94 = 4,840.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,377.72x = 11,557.94 × 4,840.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,377.72x = 55,943,665.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,943,665.82/8,377.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,677.67

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