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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,265.51, 11,408.37 and 4,730.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,265.51, 11,408.37 and 4,730.76 is: 6,529.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,265.51 : 11,408.37 = 4,730.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,265.51/11,408.37 = 4,730.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,265.51x = 11,408.37 × 4,730.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,265.51x = 53,970,260.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,970,260.46/8,265.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,529.57

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