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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,265.63, 11,406.83 and 4,729.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,265.63, 11,406.83 and 4,729.98 is: 6,527.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,265.63 : 11,406.83 = 4,729.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,265.63/11,406.83 = 4,729.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,265.63x = 11,406.83 × 4,729.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,265.63x = 53,954,054.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,954,054.11/8,265.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,527.52

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