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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,263.95, 11,401.66 and 4,726.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,263.95, 11,401.66 and 4,726.47 is: 6,521.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,263.95 : 11,401.66 = 4,726.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,263.95/11,401.66 = 4,726.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,263.95x = 11,401.66 × 4,726.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,263.95x = 53,889,603.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,889,603.94/8,263.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,521.05

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