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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.63, 11,410.97 and 4,732.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.63, 11,410.97 and 4,732.98 is: 6,531.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.63 : 11,410.97 = 4,732.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.63/11,410.97 = 4,732.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.63x = 11,410.97 × 4,732.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.63x = 54,007,869.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,007,869.13/8,268.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,531.66

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