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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,225.28, 11,351.04 and 4,499.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,225.28, 11,351.04 and 4,499.28 is: 6,209.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,225.28 : 11,351.04 = 4,499.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,225.28/11,351.04 = 4,499.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,225.28x = 11,351.04 × 4,499.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,225.28x = 51,071,507.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,071,507.25/8,225.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,209.09

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