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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.52, 11,407.80 and 4,729.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.52, 11,407.80 and 4,729.76 is: 6,527.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.52 : 11,407.80 = 4,729.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.52/11,407.80 = 4,729.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.52x = 11,407.80 × 4,729.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.52x = 53,956,156.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,956,156.13/8,266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,527.07

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