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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,279, 11,425.08 and 4,553

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,279, 11,425.08 and 4,553 is: 6,283.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,279 : 11,425.08 = 4,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,279/11,425.08 = 4,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,279x = 11,425.08 × 4,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,279x = 52,018,389.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,018,389.24/8,279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,283.17

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