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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,279.29, 11,424.94 and 4,553.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,279.29, 11,424.94 and 4,553.29 is: 6,283.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,279.29 : 11,424.94 = 4,553.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,279.29/11,424.94 = 4,553.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,279.29x = 11,424.94 × 4,553.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,279.29x = 52,021,065.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,021,065.05/8,279.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,283.28

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