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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,264.61, 11,402.37 and 4,725.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,264.61, 11,402.37 and 4,725.30 is: 6,519.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264.61 : 11,402.37 = 4,725.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264.61/11,402.37 = 4,725.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264.61x = 11,402.37 × 4,725.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264.61x = 53,879,618.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,879,618.96/8,264.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,519.32

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