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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.77, 11,410.97 and 4,491.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.77, 11,410.97 and 4,491.99 is: 6,198.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.77 : 11,410.97 = 4,491.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.77/11,410.97 = 4,491.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.77x = 11,410.97 × 4,491.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.77x = 51,257,940.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,257,940.67/8,268.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,198.98

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