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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.48, 11,408.45 and 4,909.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.48, 11,408.45 and 4,909.88 is: 6,774.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.48 : 11,408.45 = 4,909.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.48/11,408.45 = 4,909.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.48x = 11,408.45 × 4,909.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.48x = 56,014,124.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,014,124.46/8,268.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,774.42

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