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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,259.34, 11,397.97 and 4,482.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,259.34, 11,397.97 and 4,482.54 is: 6,185.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,259.34 : 11,397.97 = 4,482.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,259.34/11,397.97 = 4,482.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,259.34x = 11,397.97 × 4,482.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,259.34x = 51,091,839.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,091,839.16/8,259.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,185.95

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