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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,283.74, 11,428.49 and 4,926.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,283.74, 11,428.49 and 4,926.69 is: 6,797.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,283.74 : 11,428.49 = 4,926.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,283.74/11,428.49 = 4,926.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,283.74x = 11,428.49 × 4,926.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,283.74x = 56,304,639.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,304,639.71/8,283.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,797.01

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