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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.26, 11,407.17 and 4,489.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.26, 11,407.17 and 4,489.30 is: 6,195.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.26 : 11,407.17 = 4,489.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.26/11,407.17 = 4,489.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.26x = 11,407.17 × 4,489.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.26x = 51,210,208.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,210,208.28/8,266.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,195.09

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