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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,272.46, 11,415.99 and 4,495.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,272.46, 11,415.99 and 4,495.67 is: 6,204.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,272.46 : 11,415.99 = 4,495.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,272.46/11,415.99 = 4,495.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,272.46x = 11,415.99 × 4,495.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,272.46x = 51,322,466.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,322,466.68/8,272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,204.02

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