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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,497.74, 11,726.96 and 4,960.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,497.74, 11,726.96 and 4,960.26 is: 6,845.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,497.74 : 11,726.96 = 4,960.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,497.74/11,726.96 = 4,960.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,497.74x = 11,726.96 × 4,960.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,497.74x = 58,168,770.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,168,770.61/8,497.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,845.20

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