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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.13, 11,407.53 and 4,540.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.13, 11,407.53 and 4,540.13 is: 6,265.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.13 : 11,407.53 = 4,540.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.13/11,407.53 = 4,540.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.13x = 11,407.53 × 4,540.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.13x = 51,791,669.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,791,669.18/8,266.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,265.53

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