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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,263.91, 11,404.31 and 4,487.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,263.91, 11,404.31 and 4,487.09 is: 6,192.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,263.91 : 11,404.31 = 4,487.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,263.91/11,404.31 = 4,487.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,263.91x = 11,404.31 × 4,487.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,263.91x = 51,172,085.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,172,085.90/8,263.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,192.23

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