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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,207.28, 11,325.93 and 4,849.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,207.28, 11,325.93 and 4,849.62 is: 6,692.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,207.28 : 11,325.93 = 4,849.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,207.28/11,325.93 = 4,849.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,207.28x = 11,325.93 × 4,849.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,207.28x = 54,926,456.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,926,456.65/8,207.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,692.41

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