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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.66, 11,407.67 and 4,489.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.66, 11,407.67 and 4,489.74 is: 6,195.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.66 : 11,407.67 = 4,489.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.66/11,407.67 = 4,489.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.66x = 11,407.67 × 4,489.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.66x = 51,217,472.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,217,472.31/8,266.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,195.67

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