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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.71, 11,541.99 and 4,826.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.71, 11,541.99 and 4,826.22 is: 6,660.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.71 : 11,541.99 = 4,826.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.71/11,541.99 = 4,826.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.71x = 11,541.99 × 4,826.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.71x = 55,704,182.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,704,182.98/8,363.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,660.22

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