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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,261.38, 11,401.86 and 4,726

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,261.38, 11,401.86 and 4,726 is: 6,522.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,261.38 : 11,401.86 = 4,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,261.38/11,401.86 = 4,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,261.38x = 11,401.86 × 4,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,261.38x = 53,885,190.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,885,190.36/8,261.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,522.54

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