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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,258.68, 11,396.58 and 4,722.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,258.68, 11,396.58 and 4,722.28 is: 6,516.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,258.68 : 11,396.58 = 4,722.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,258.68/11,396.58 = 4,722.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,258.68x = 11,396.58 × 4,722.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,258.68x = 53,817,841.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,817,841.80/8,258.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,516.52

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