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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,260.76, 11,394.84 and 4,901.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,260.76, 11,394.84 and 4,901.36 is: 6,760.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,260.76 : 11,394.84 = 4,901.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,260.76/11,394.84 = 4,901.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,260.76x = 11,394.84 × 4,901.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,260.76x = 55,850,212.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,850,212.98/8,260.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,760.90

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