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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268, 11,410.62 and 4,731.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268, 11,410.62 and 4,731.24 is: 6,529.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268 : 11,410.62 = 4,731.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268/11,410.62 = 4,731.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268x = 11,410.62 × 4,731.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268x = 53,986,381.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,986,381.77/8,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,529.56

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