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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.08, 12,401.28 and 4,567.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.08, 12,401.28 and 4,567.68 is: 6,852.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.08 : 12,401.28 = 4,567.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.08/12,401.28 = 4,567.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.08x = 12,401.28 × 4,567.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.08x = 56,645,078.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,645,078.63/8,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,852.71

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