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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.57, 11,540.41 and 4,826.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.57, 11,540.41 and 4,826.11 is: 6,659.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.57 : 11,540.41 = 4,826.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.57/11,540.41 = 4,826.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.57x = 11,540.41 × 4,826.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.57x = 55,695,288.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,695,288.11/8,363.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,659.27

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