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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,205.25, 11,323.52 and 4,479.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,205.25, 11,323.52 and 4,479.25 is: 6,181.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,205.25 : 11,323.52 = 4,479.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,205.25/11,323.52 = 4,479.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,205.25x = 11,323.52 × 4,479.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,205.25x = 50,720,876.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,720,876.96/8,205.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,181.52

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