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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,258.93, 11,397.41 and 4,482.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,258.93, 11,397.41 and 4,482.13 is: 6,185.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,258.93 : 11,397.41 = 4,482.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,258.93/11,397.41 = 4,482.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,258.93x = 11,397.41 × 4,482.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,258.93x = 51,084,667.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,084,667.68/8,258.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,185.38

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