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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.43, 11,407.67 and 4,489.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.43, 11,407.67 and 4,489.59 is: 6,195.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.43 : 11,407.67 = 4,489.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.43/11,407.67 = 4,489.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.43x = 11,407.67 × 4,489.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.43x = 51,215,738.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,215,738.71/8,266.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,195.63

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