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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,225.25, 11,350.89 and 4,499.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,225.25, 11,350.89 and 4,499.25 is: 6,208.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,225.25 : 11,350.89 = 4,499.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,225.25/11,350.89 = 4,499.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,225.25x = 11,350.89 × 4,499.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,225.25x = 51,070,491.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,070,491.83/8,225.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,208.99

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