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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.28, 11,407.34 and 4,681.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.28, 11,407.34 and 4,681.14 is: 6,459.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.28 : 11,407.34 = 4,681.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.28/11,407.34 = 4,681.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.28x = 11,407.34 × 4,681.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.28x = 53,399,355.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,399,355.57/8,266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,459.91

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