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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,262.48, 11,401.68 and 4,905.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,262.48, 11,401.68 and 4,905.12 is: 6,768.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,262.48 : 11,401.68 = 4,905.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,262.48/11,401.68 = 4,905.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,262.48x = 11,401.68 × 4,905.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,262.48x = 55,926,608.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,926,608.60/8,262.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,768.74

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