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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,255.24, 11,392.02 and 4,529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,255.24, 11,392.02 and 4,529 is: 6,249.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,255.24 : 11,392.02 = 4,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,255.24/11,392.02 = 4,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,255.24x = 11,392.02 × 4,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,255.24x = 51,594,458.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,594,458.58/8,255.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,249.90

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