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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,261.06, 11,396.54 and 4,904.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,261.06, 11,396.54 and 4,904.02 is: 6,765.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,261.06 : 11,396.54 = 4,904.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,261.06/11,396.54 = 4,904.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,261.06x = 11,396.54 × 4,904.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,261.06x = 55,888,860.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,888,860.09/8,261.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,765.34

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