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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,382.57, 11,570.03 and 4,845.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,382.57, 11,570.03 and 4,845.27 is: 6,687.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,382.57 : 11,570.03 = 4,845.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,382.57/11,570.03 = 4,845.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,382.57x = 11,570.03 × 4,845.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,382.57x = 56,059,919.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,059,919.26/8,382.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,687.68

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