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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.07, 11,540.93 and 4,826.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.07, 11,540.93 and 4,826.21 is: 6,660.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.07 : 11,540.93 = 4,826.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.07/11,540.93 = 4,826.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.07x = 11,540.93 × 4,826.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.07x = 55,698,906.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,698,906.14/8,363.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,660.10

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