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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,262.16, 11,401.92 and 4,725.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,262.16, 11,401.92 and 4,725.68 is: 6,521.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,262.16 : 11,401.92 = 4,725.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,262.16/11,401.92 = 4,725.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,262.16x = 11,401.92 × 4,725.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,262.16x = 53,881,825.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,881,825.31/8,262.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,521.52

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