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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,258.42, 11,394.86 and 4,902.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,258.42, 11,394.86 and 4,902.46 is: 6,764.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,258.42 : 11,394.86 = 4,902.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,258.42/11,394.86 = 4,902.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,258.42x = 11,394.86 × 4,902.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,258.42x = 55,862,845.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,862,845.36/8,258.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,764.35

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