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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,235.25, 11,364.93 and 4,509.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,235.25, 11,364.93 and 4,509.25 is: 6,222.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,235.25 : 11,364.93 = 4,509.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,235.25/11,364.93 = 4,509.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,235.25x = 11,364.93 × 4,509.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,235.25x = 51,247,310.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,247,310.60/8,235.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,222.92

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