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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.01, 11,409.06 and 4,731.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.01, 11,409.06 and 4,731.26 is: 6,530.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.01 : 11,409.06 = 4,731.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.01/11,409.06 = 4,731.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.01x = 11,409.06 × 4,731.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.01x = 53,979,229.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,979,229.22/8,266.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,530.26

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