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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,260.31, 11,395.50 and 4,903.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,260.31, 11,395.50 and 4,903.26 is: 6,764.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,260.31 : 11,395.50 = 4,903.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,260.31/11,395.50 = 4,903.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,260.31x = 11,395.50 × 4,903.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,260.31x = 55,875,099.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,875,099.33/8,260.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,764.29

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