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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.26, 11,466.17 and 6,633.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.26, 11,466.17 and 6,633.42 is: 9,165.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.26 : 11,466.17 = 6,633.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.26/11,466.17 = 6,633.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.26x = 11,466.17 × 6,633.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.26x = 76,059,921.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,059,921.40/8,298.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,165.77

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