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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.98, 11,410.40 and 4,732.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.98, 11,410.40 and 4,732.24 is: 6,531.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.98 : 11,410.40 = 4,732.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.98/11,410.40 = 4,732.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.98x = 11,410.40 × 4,732.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.98x = 53,996,751.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,996,751.30/8,266.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,531.62

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