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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,264.39, 11,403.64 and 4,907.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,264.39, 11,403.64 and 4,907.35 is: 6,771.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264.39 : 11,403.64 = 4,907.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264.39/11,403.64 = 4,907.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264.39x = 11,403.64 × 4,907.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264.39x = 55,961,652.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,961,652.75/8,264.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,771.42

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