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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,348.22, 11,520.27 and 4,990.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,348.22, 11,520.27 and 4,990.26 is: 6,886.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,348.22 : 11,520.27 = 4,990.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,348.22/11,520.27 = 4,990.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,348.22x = 11,520.27 × 4,990.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,348.22x = 57,489,142.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,489,142.57/8,348.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,886.40

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