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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.44, 11,407.62 and 4,489.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.44, 11,407.62 and 4,489.50 is: 6,195.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.44 : 11,407.62 = 4,489.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.44/11,407.62 = 4,489.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.44x = 11,407.62 × 4,489.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.44x = 51,214,509.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,214,509.99/8,266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,195.47

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