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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.28, 11,544.90 and 4,826.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.28, 11,544.90 and 4,826.76 is: 6,660.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.28 : 11,544.90 = 4,826.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.28/11,544.90 = 4,826.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.28x = 11,544.90 × 4,826.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.28x = 55,724,461.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,724,461.52/8,366.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,660.60

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