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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,264.28, 12,385.18 and 4,561

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,264.28, 12,385.18 and 4,561 is: 6,835.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264.28 : 12,385.18 = 4,561 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264.28/12,385.18 = 4,561/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264.28x = 12,385.18 × 4,561
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264.28x = 56,488,805.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,488,805.98/8,264.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,835.30

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