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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,261.65, 11,401.20 and 4,484.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,261.65, 11,401.20 and 4,484.82 is: 6,189.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,261.65 : 11,401.20 = 4,484.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,261.65/11,401.20 = 4,484.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,261.65x = 11,401.20 × 4,484.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,261.65x = 51,132,372.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,132,372.54/8,261.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,189.12

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