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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,265.63, 11,406.36 and 4,728.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,265.63, 11,406.36 and 4,728.63 is: 6,525.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,265.63 : 11,406.36 = 4,728.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,265.63/11,406.36 = 4,728.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,265.63x = 11,406.36 × 4,728.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,265.63x = 53,936,456.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,936,456.09/8,265.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,525.39

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