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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,260.59, 11,399.66 and 4,483.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,260.59, 11,399.66 and 4,483.76 is: 6,187.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,260.59 : 11,399.66 = 4,483.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,260.59/11,399.66 = 4,483.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,260.59x = 11,399.66 × 4,483.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,260.59x = 51,113,339.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,113,339.52/8,260.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,187.61

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