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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.26, 11,491.61 and 4,601.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.26, 11,491.61 and 4,601.26 is: 6,349.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.26 : 11,491.61 = 4,601.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.26/11,491.61 = 4,601.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.26x = 11,491.61 × 4,601.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.26x = 52,875,885.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,875,885.43/8,327.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,349.73

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