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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.72, 11,408.40 and 4,730.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.72, 11,408.40 and 4,730.20 is: 6,527.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.72 : 11,408.40 = 4,730.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.72/11,408.40 = 4,730.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.72x = 11,408.40 × 4,730.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.72x = 53,964,013.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,964,013.68/8,266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,527.86

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