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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,226.73, 11,350.74 and 4,689.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,226.73, 11,350.74 and 4,689.28 is: 6,469.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,226.73 : 11,350.74 = 4,689.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,226.73/11,350.74 = 4,689.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,226.73x = 11,350.74 × 4,689.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,226.73x = 53,226,798.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,226,798.07/8,226.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,469.98

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