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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,261.83, 11,401.32 and 4,484.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,261.83, 11,401.32 and 4,484.99 is: 6,189.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,261.83 : 11,401.32 = 4,484.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,261.83/11,401.32 = 4,484.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,261.83x = 11,401.32 × 4,484.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,261.83x = 51,134,808.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,134,808.75/8,261.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,189.29

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