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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.84, 11,409.06 and 4,730.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.84, 11,409.06 and 4,730.68 is: 6,528.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.84 : 11,409.06 = 4,730.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.84/11,409.06 = 4,730.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.84x = 11,409.06 × 4,730.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.84x = 53,972,611.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,972,611.96/8,266.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,528.81

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