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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,225.47, 12,332.71 and 4,529.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,225.47, 12,332.71 and 4,529.44 is: 6,791.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,225.47 : 12,332.71 = 4,529.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,225.47/12,332.71 = 4,529.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,225.47x = 12,332.71 × 4,529.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,225.47x = 55,860,269.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,860,269.98/8,225.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,791.13

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