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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.57, 11,409.43 and 4,731.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.57, 11,409.43 and 4,731.12 is: 6,528.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.57 : 11,409.43 = 4,731.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.57/11,409.43 = 4,731.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.57x = 11,409.43 × 4,731.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.57x = 53,979,382.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,979,382.46/8,268.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,528.26

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