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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.80, 11,408.04 and 4,729.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.80, 11,408.04 and 4,729.92 is: 6,527.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.80 : 11,408.04 = 4,729.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.80/11,408.04 = 4,729.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.80x = 11,408.04 × 4,729.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.80x = 53,959,116.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,959,116.56/8,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,527.21

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