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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.19, 11,404.09 and 4,727.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.19, 11,404.09 and 4,727.50 is: 6,522.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.19 : 11,404.09 = 4,727.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.19/11,404.09 = 4,727.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.19x = 11,404.09 × 4,727.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.19x = 53,912,812.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,912,812.87/8,266.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,522.09

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