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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,269.62, 11,411.99 and 4,492.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,269.62, 11,411.99 and 4,492.79 is: 6,200.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,269.62 : 11,411.99 = 4,492.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,269.62/11,411.99 = 4,492.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,269.62x = 11,411.99 × 4,492.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,269.62x = 51,271,674.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,271,674.55/8,269.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,200.00

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