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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,262.84, 11,402.72 and 4,536.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,262.84, 11,402.72 and 4,536.84 is: 6,260.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,262.84 : 11,402.72 = 4,536.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,262.84/11,402.72 = 4,536.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,262.84x = 11,402.72 × 4,536.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,262.84x = 51,732,378.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,732,378.81/8,262.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,260.84

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