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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.66, 11,410.56 and 4,491.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.66, 11,410.56 and 4,491.74 is: 6,198.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.66 : 11,410.56 = 4,491.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.66/11,410.56 = 4,491.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.66x = 11,410.56 × 4,491.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.66x = 51,253,217.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,253,217.79/8,268.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,198.49

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