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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.22, 11,407.42 and 4,489.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.22, 11,407.42 and 4,489.40 is: 6,195.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.22 : 11,407.42 = 4,489.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.22/11,407.42 = 4,489.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.22x = 11,407.42 × 4,489.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.22x = 51,212,471.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,212,471.35/8,266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,195.39

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