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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,226.26, 11,351.76 and 4,689.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,226.26, 11,351.76 and 4,689.44 is: 6,471.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,226.26 : 11,351.76 = 4,689.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,226.26/11,351.76 = 4,689.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,226.26x = 11,351.76 × 4,689.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,226.26x = 53,233,397.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,233,397.41/8,226.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,471.15

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