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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,162.74, 11,265.29 and 4,975.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,162.74, 11,265.29 and 4,975.26 is: 6,866.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,162.74 : 11,265.29 = 4,975.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,162.74/11,265.29 = 4,975.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,162.74x = 11,265.29 × 4,975.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,162.74x = 56,047,746.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,047,746.73/8,162.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,866.29

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