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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,260.83, 11,399.96 and 4,484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,260.83, 11,399.96 and 4,484 is: 6,187.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,260.83 : 11,399.96 = 4,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,260.83/11,399.96 = 4,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,260.83x = 11,399.96 × 4,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,260.83x = 51,117,420.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,117,420.64/8,260.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,187.93

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