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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,260.79, 11,396.58 and 4,723.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,260.79, 11,396.58 and 4,723.25 is: 6,516.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,260.79 : 11,396.58 = 4,723.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,260.79/11,396.58 = 4,723.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,260.79x = 11,396.58 × 4,723.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,260.79x = 53,828,896.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,828,896.49/8,260.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,516.19

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