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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,258.81, 11,393.43 and 4,901.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,258.81, 11,393.43 and 4,901.76 is: 6,762.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,258.81 : 11,393.43 = 4,901.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,258.81/11,393.43 = 4,901.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,258.81x = 11,393.43 × 4,901.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,258.81x = 55,847,900.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,847,900.17/8,258.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,762.22

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