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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,265.04, 11,406.27 and 4,680.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,265.04, 11,406.27 and 4,680.94 is: 6,459.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,265.04 : 11,406.27 = 4,680.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,265.04/11,406.27 = 4,680.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,265.04x = 11,406.27 × 4,680.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,265.04x = 53,392,049.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,392,049.59/8,265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,459.99

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