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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,444.27, 11,653.81 and 4,907.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,444.27, 11,653.81 and 4,907.25 is: 6,772.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,444.27 : 11,653.81 = 4,907.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,444.27/11,653.81 = 4,907.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,444.27x = 11,653.81 × 4,907.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,444.27x = 57,188,146.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,188,146.85/8,444.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,772.42

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