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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,260.63, 11,397.96 and 4,902.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,260.63, 11,397.96 and 4,902.97 is: 6,765.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,260.63 : 11,397.96 = 4,902.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,260.63/11,397.96 = 4,902.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,260.63x = 11,397.96 × 4,902.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,260.63x = 55,883,855.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,883,855.94/8,260.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,765.08

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