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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.16, 11,409.87 and 4,491.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.16, 11,409.87 and 4,491.24 is: 6,197.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.16 : 11,409.87 = 4,491.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.16/11,409.87 = 4,491.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.16x = 11,409.87 × 4,491.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.16x = 51,244,422.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,244,422.33/8,268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,197.80

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