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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.26, 11,407.23 and 4,729.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.26, 11,407.23 and 4,729.24 is: 6,526.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.26 : 11,407.23 = 4,729.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.26/11,407.23 = 4,729.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.26x = 11,407.23 × 4,729.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.26x = 53,947,528.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,947,528.41/8,266.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,526.23

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