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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,262.27, 11,401.94 and 4,485.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,262.27, 11,401.94 and 4,485.44 is: 6,189.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,262.27 : 11,401.94 = 4,485.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,262.27/11,401.94 = 4,485.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,262.27x = 11,401.94 × 4,485.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,262.27x = 51,142,693.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,142,693.34/8,262.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,189.91

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