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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.80, 11,416.98 and 4,916.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.80, 11,416.98 and 4,916.44 is: 6,784.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.80 : 11,416.98 = 4,916.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.80/11,416.98 = 4,916.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.80x = 11,416.98 × 4,916.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.80x = 56,130,897.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,130,897.15/8,273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,784.17

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