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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.93, 11,411.25 and 4,492.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.93, 11,411.25 and 4,492.17 is: 6,199.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.93 : 11,411.25 = 4,492.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.93/11,411.25 = 4,492.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.93x = 11,411.25 × 4,492.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.93x = 51,261,283.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,261,283.34/8,268.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,199.26

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