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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,260.62, 11,395.93 and 4,903.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,260.62, 11,395.93 and 4,903.58 is: 6,764.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,260.62 : 11,395.93 = 4,903.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,260.62/11,395.93 = 4,903.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,260.62x = 11,395.93 × 4,903.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,260.62x = 55,880,854.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,880,854.43/8,260.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,764.73

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