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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.02, 11,406.56 and 4,729.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.02, 11,406.56 and 4,729.32 is: 6,524.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.02 : 11,406.56 = 4,729.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.02/11,406.56 = 4,729.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.02x = 11,406.56 × 4,729.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.02x = 53,945,272.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,945,272.34/8,268.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,524.57

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