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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.94, 11,416.02 and 4,916.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.94, 11,416.02 and 4,916.64 is: 6,783.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.94 : 11,416.02 = 4,916.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.94/11,416.02 = 4,916.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.94x = 11,416.02 × 4,916.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.94x = 56,128,460.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,128,460.57/8,273.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,783.76

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