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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,263.29, 11,404.02 and 4,727.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,263.29, 11,404.02 and 4,727.19 is: 6,523.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,263.29 : 11,404.02 = 4,727.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,263.29/11,404.02 = 4,727.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,263.29x = 11,404.02 × 4,727.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,263.29x = 53,908,969.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,908,969.30/8,263.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,523.91

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