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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,225.84, 11,351.49 and 4,499.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,225.84, 11,351.49 and 4,499.84 is: 6,209.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,225.84 : 11,351.49 = 4,499.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,225.84/11,351.49 = 4,499.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,225.84x = 11,351.49 × 4,499.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,225.84x = 51,079,888.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,079,888.76/8,225.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,209.69

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