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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,228.97, 11,355.97 and 4,452.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,228.97, 11,355.97 and 4,452.12 is: 6,143.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,228.97 : 11,355.97 = 4,452.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,228.97/11,355.97 = 4,452.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,228.97x = 11,355.97 × 4,452.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,228.97x = 50,558,152.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,558,152.85/8,228.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,143.92

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