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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.04, 11,407.30 and 4,540.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.04, 11,407.30 and 4,540.04 is: 6,265.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.04 : 11,407.30 = 4,540.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.04/11,407.30 = 4,540.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.04x = 11,407.30 × 4,540.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.04x = 51,789,598.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,789,598.29/8,266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,265.35

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