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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,411.90, 11,606.82 and 5,266.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,411.90, 11,606.82 and 5,266.27 is: 7,266.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,411.90 : 11,606.82 = 5,266.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,411.90/11,606.82 = 5,266.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,411.90x = 11,606.82 × 5,266.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,411.90x = 61,124,592.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,124,592.24/8,411.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,266.44

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