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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,299.26, 11,452.86 and 4,762.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,299.26, 11,452.86 and 4,762.26 is: 6,571.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,299.26 : 11,452.86 = 4,762.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,299.26/11,452.86 = 4,762.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,299.26x = 11,452.86 × 4,762.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,299.26x = 54,541,497.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,541,497.06/8,299.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,571.85

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