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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,261.94, 11,401.82 and 4,725.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,261.94, 11,401.82 and 4,725.16 is: 6,520.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,261.94 : 11,401.82 = 4,725.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,261.94/11,401.82 = 4,725.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,261.94x = 11,401.82 × 4,725.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,261.94x = 53,875,423.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,875,423.79/8,261.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,520.92

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