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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.33, 11,410.39 and 4,491.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.33, 11,410.39 and 4,491.57 is: 6,198.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.33 : 11,410.39 = 4,491.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.33/11,410.39 = 4,491.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.33x = 11,410.39 × 4,491.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.33x = 51,250,588.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,250,588.55/8,268.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,198.42

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