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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,259.23, 11,396.98 and 4,901.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,259.23, 11,396.98 and 4,901.47 is: 6,763.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,259.23 : 11,396.98 = 4,901.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,259.23/11,396.98 = 4,901.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,259.23x = 11,396.98 × 4,901.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,259.23x = 55,861,955.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,861,955.56/8,259.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,763.58

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