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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.41, 11,410.09 and 4,491.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.41, 11,410.09 and 4,491.49 is: 6,198.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.41 : 11,410.09 = 4,491.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.41/11,410.09 = 4,491.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.41x = 11,410.09 × 4,491.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.41x = 51,248,305.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,248,305.13/8,268.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,198.08

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