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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.27, 11,410.28 and 4,491.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.27, 11,410.28 and 4,491.49 is: 6,198.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.27 : 11,410.28 = 4,491.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.27/11,410.28 = 4,491.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.27x = 11,410.28 × 4,491.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.27x = 51,249,158.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,249,158.52/8,268.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,198.29

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