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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,262.55, 11,402.22 and 4,725.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,262.55, 11,402.22 and 4,725.73 is: 6,521.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,262.55 : 11,402.22 = 4,725.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,262.55/11,402.22 = 4,725.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,262.55x = 11,402.22 × 4,725.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,262.55x = 53,883,813.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,883,813.12/8,262.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,521.45

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