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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,262.77, 11,401.02 and 4,908.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,262.77, 11,401.02 and 4,908.56 is: 6,772.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,262.77 : 11,401.02 = 4,908.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,262.77/11,401.02 = 4,908.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,262.77x = 11,401.02 × 4,908.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,262.77x = 55,962,533.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,962,533.73/8,262.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,772.86

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