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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,296.26, 11,444.97 and 4,937.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,296.26, 11,444.97 and 4,937.19 is: 6,811.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,296.26 : 11,444.97 = 4,937.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,296.26/11,444.97 = 4,937.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,296.26x = 11,444.97 × 4,937.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,296.26x = 56,505,991.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,505,991.43/8,296.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,811.02

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