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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,261.93, 11,401.07 and 4,725.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,261.93, 11,401.07 and 4,725.53 is: 6,521.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,261.93 : 11,401.07 = 4,725.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,261.93/11,401.07 = 4,725.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,261.93x = 11,401.07 × 4,725.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,261.93x = 53,876,074.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,876,074.69/8,261.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,521.00

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