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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,261.62, 11,400.24 and 4,903.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,261.62, 11,400.24 and 4,903.84 is: 6,766.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,261.62 : 11,400.24 = 4,903.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,261.62/11,400.24 = 4,903.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,261.62x = 11,400.24 × 4,903.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,261.62x = 55,904,952.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,904,952.92/8,261.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,766.83

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