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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,307.26, 11,462.01 and 4,947.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,307.26, 11,462.01 and 4,947.92 is: 6,826.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,307.26 : 11,462.01 = 4,947.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,307.26/11,462.01 = 4,947.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,307.26x = 11,462.01 × 4,947.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,307.26x = 56,713,108.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,713,108.52/8,307.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,826.93

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