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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,260.97, 11,394.95 and 4,901.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,260.97, 11,394.95 and 4,901.41 is: 6,760.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,260.97 : 11,394.95 = 4,901.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,260.97/11,394.95 = 4,901.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,260.97x = 11,394.95 × 4,901.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,260.97x = 55,851,305.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,851,305.65/8,260.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,760.86

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