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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,225.72, 11,351.50 and 4,499.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,225.72, 11,351.50 and 4,499.72 is: 6,209.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,225.72 : 11,351.50 = 4,499.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,225.72/11,351.50 = 4,499.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,225.72x = 11,351.50 × 4,499.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,225.72x = 51,078,571.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,078,571.58/8,225.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,209.62

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