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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,264.46, 11,404.77 and 4,487.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,264.46, 11,404.77 and 4,487.63 is: 6,192.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264.46 : 11,404.77 = 4,487.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264.46/11,404.77 = 4,487.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264.46x = 11,404.77 × 4,487.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264.46x = 51,180,388.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,180,388.00/8,264.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,192.83

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