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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,264.94, 11,402.84 and 4,679.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,264.94, 11,402.84 and 4,679.41 is: 6,456.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264.94 : 11,402.84 = 4,679.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264.94/11,402.84 = 4,679.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264.94x = 11,402.84 × 4,679.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264.94x = 53,358,546.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,358,546.72/8,264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,456.01

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