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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,265.78, 11,401.74 and 4,906.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,265.78, 11,401.74 and 4,906.32 is: 6,767.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,265.78 : 11,401.74 = 4,906.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,265.78/11,401.74 = 4,906.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,265.78x = 11,401.74 × 4,906.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,265.78x = 55,940,585.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,940,585.00/8,265.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,767.73

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