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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,262.88, 11,397.57 and 4,903.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,262.88, 11,397.57 and 4,903.31 is: 6,763.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,262.88 : 11,397.57 = 4,903.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,262.88/11,397.57 = 4,903.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,262.88x = 11,397.57 × 4,903.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,262.88x = 55,885,818.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,885,818.96/8,262.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,763.48

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