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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.83, 11,410.94 and 4,491.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.83, 11,410.94 and 4,491.97 is: 6,198.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.83 : 11,410.94 = 4,491.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.83/11,410.94 = 4,491.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.83x = 11,410.94 × 4,491.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.83x = 51,257,554.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,257,554.33/8,268.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,198.89

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