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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.26, 11,407.52 and 4,540.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.26, 11,407.52 and 4,540.26 is: 6,265.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.26 : 11,407.52 = 4,540.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.26/11,407.52 = 4,540.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.26x = 11,407.52 × 4,540.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.26x = 51,793,106.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,793,106.76/8,266.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,265.60

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