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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.32, 11,404.16 and 4,728.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.32, 11,404.16 and 4,728.72 is: 6,523.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.32 : 11,404.16 = 4,728.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.32/11,404.16 = 4,728.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.32x = 11,404.16 × 4,728.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.32x = 53,927,079.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,927,079.48/8,266.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,523.71

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