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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,279.07, 11,425.11 and 4,553.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,279.07, 11,425.11 and 4,553.07 is: 6,283.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,279.07 : 11,425.11 = 4,553.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,279.07/11,425.11 = 4,553.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,279.07x = 11,425.11 × 4,553.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,279.07x = 52,019,325.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,019,325.59/8,279.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,283.23

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