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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.37, 11,411.80 and 4,683.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.37, 11,411.80 and 4,683.53 is: 6,464.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.37 : 11,411.80 = 4,683.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.37/11,411.80 = 4,683.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.37x = 11,411.80 × 4,683.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.37x = 53,447,524.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,447,524.47/8,268.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,464.10

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