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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.99, 11,405.22 and 4,728.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.99, 11,405.22 and 4,728.31 is: 6,523.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.99 : 11,405.22 = 4,728.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.99/11,405.22 = 4,728.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.99x = 11,405.22 × 4,728.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.99x = 53,927,415.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,927,415.78/8,266.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,523.22

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