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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,228.54, 11,355.09 and 4,692.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,228.54, 11,355.09 and 4,692.89 is: 6,476.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,228.54 : 11,355.09 = 4,692.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,228.54/11,355.09 = 4,692.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,228.54x = 11,355.09 × 4,692.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,228.54x = 53,288,131.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,288,131.53/8,228.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,476.02

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