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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,262.19, 11,401.67 and 4,905.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,262.19, 11,401.67 and 4,905.14 is: 6,769.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,262.19 : 11,401.67 = 4,905.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,262.19/11,401.67 = 4,905.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,262.19x = 11,401.67 × 4,905.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,262.19x = 55,926,861.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,926,861.97/8,262.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,769.01

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