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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.68, 11,407.74 and 4,540.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.68, 11,407.74 and 4,540.60 is: 6,265.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.68 : 11,407.74 = 4,540.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.68/11,407.74 = 4,540.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.68x = 11,407.74 × 4,540.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.68x = 51,797,984.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,797,984.24/8,266.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,265.88

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