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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,279.01, 11,425.15 and 4,742.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,279.01, 11,425.15 and 4,742.22 is: 6,544.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,279.01 : 11,425.15 = 4,742.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,279.01/11,425.15 = 4,742.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,279.01x = 11,425.15 × 4,742.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,279.01x = 54,180,574.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,180,574.83/8,279.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,544.33

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