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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,265.61, 11,406.59 and 4,488.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,265.61, 11,406.59 and 4,488.92 is: 6,194.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,265.61 : 11,406.59 = 4,488.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,265.61/11,406.59 = 4,488.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,265.61x = 11,406.59 × 4,488.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,265.61x = 51,203,269.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,203,269.98/8,265.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,194.74

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