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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,256.32, 11,392.08 and 4,901.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,256.32, 11,392.08 and 4,901.68 is: 6,763.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,256.32 : 11,392.08 = 4,901.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,256.32/11,392.08 = 4,901.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,256.32x = 11,392.08 × 4,901.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,256.32x = 55,840,330.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,840,330.69/8,256.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,763.34

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