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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.73, 11,408.04 and 4,729.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.73, 11,408.04 and 4,729.93 is: 6,527.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.73 : 11,408.04 = 4,729.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.73/11,408.04 = 4,729.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.73x = 11,408.04 × 4,729.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.73x = 53,959,202.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,959,202.12/8,266.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,527.28

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