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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.73, 11,394.81 and 6,471.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.73, 11,394.81 and 6,471.16 is: 8,919.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.73 : 11,394.81 = 6,471.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.73/11,394.81 = 6,471.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.73x = 11,394.81 × 6,471.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.73x = 73,737,610.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,737,610.19/8,266.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,919.81

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