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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.56, 11,410.28 and 4,491.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.56, 11,410.28 and 4,491.64 is: 6,198.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.56 : 11,410.28 = 4,491.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.56/11,410.28 = 4,491.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.56x = 11,410.28 × 4,491.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.56x = 51,250,847.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,250,847.60/8,268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,198.28

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