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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,262.19, 11,401.79 and 4,725.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,262.19, 11,401.79 and 4,725.39 is: 6,521.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,262.19 : 11,401.79 = 4,725.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,262.19/11,401.79 = 4,725.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,262.19x = 11,401.79 × 4,725.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,262.19x = 53,877,904.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,877,904.45/8,262.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,521.02

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