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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,271.26, 11,414.46 and 4,494.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,271.26, 11,414.46 and 4,494.50 is: 6,202.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,271.26 : 11,414.46 = 4,494.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,271.26/11,414.46 = 4,494.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,271.26x = 11,414.46 × 4,494.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,271.26x = 51,302,290.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,302,290.47/8,271.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,202.48

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