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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,264.94, 11,405.61 and 4,538.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,264.94, 11,405.61 and 4,538.94 is: 6,263.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264.94 : 11,405.61 = 4,538.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264.94/11,405.61 = 4,538.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264.94x = 11,405.61 × 4,538.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264.94x = 51,769,379.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,769,379.45/8,264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,263.73

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