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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,261.96, 11,401.52 and 4,485.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,261.96, 11,401.52 and 4,485.13 is: 6,189.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,261.96 : 11,401.52 = 4,485.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,261.96/11,401.52 = 4,485.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,261.96x = 11,401.52 × 4,485.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,261.96x = 51,137,248.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,137,248.47/8,261.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,189.49

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