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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.05, 11,406.69 and 4,817.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.05, 11,406.69 and 4,817.69 is: 6,648.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.05 : 11,406.69 = 4,817.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.05/11,406.69 = 4,817.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.05x = 11,406.69 × 4,817.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.05x = 54,953,896.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,953,896.35/8,266.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,648.14

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