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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,261.36, 11,399.91 and 4,903.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,261.36, 11,399.91 and 4,903.59 is: 6,766.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,261.36 : 11,399.91 = 4,903.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,261.36/11,399.91 = 4,903.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,261.36x = 11,399.91 × 4,903.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,261.36x = 55,900,484.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,900,484.68/8,261.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,766.50

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