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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.42, 11,410.38 and 4,491.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.42, 11,410.38 and 4,491.56 is: 6,198.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.42 : 11,410.38 = 4,491.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.42/11,410.38 = 4,491.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.42x = 11,410.38 × 4,491.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.42x = 51,250,406.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,250,406.39/8,268.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,198.33

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