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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.89, 11,411.28 and 4,733.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.89, 11,411.28 and 4,733.24 is: 6,531.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.89 : 11,411.28 = 4,733.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.89/11,411.28 = 4,733.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.89x = 11,411.28 × 4,733.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.89x = 54,012,269.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,012,269.89/8,268.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,531.99

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