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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,279.16, 11,425.44 and 4,743.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,279.16, 11,425.44 and 4,743.48 is: 6,546.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,279.16 : 11,425.44 = 4,743.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,279.16/11,425.44 = 4,743.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,279.16x = 11,425.44 × 4,743.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,279.16x = 54,196,346.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,196,346.13/8,279.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,546.12

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