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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,380.27, 11,564.26 and 4,842.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,380.27, 11,564.26 and 4,842.73 is: 6,682.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,380.27 : 11,564.26 = 4,842.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,380.27/11,564.26 = 4,842.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,380.27x = 11,564.26 × 4,842.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,380.27x = 56,002,588.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,002,588.83/8,380.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,682.67

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