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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,269.87, 11,412.36 and 4,493

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,269.87, 11,412.36 and 4,493 is: 6,200.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,269.87 : 11,412.36 = 4,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,269.87/11,412.36 = 4,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,269.87x = 11,412.36 × 4,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,269.87x = 51,275,733.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,275,733.48/8,269.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,200.31

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