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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.52, 11,410.56 and 4,731.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.52, 11,410.56 and 4,731.72 is: 6,529.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.52 : 11,410.56 = 4,731.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.52/11,410.56 = 4,731.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.52x = 11,410.56 × 4,731.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.52x = 53,991,574.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,991,574.96/8,268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,529.77

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