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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,280.54, 11,425.95 and 4,554.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,280.54, 11,425.95 and 4,554.54 is: 6,284.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,280.54 : 11,425.95 = 4,554.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,280.54/11,425.95 = 4,554.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,280.54x = 11,425.95 × 4,554.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,280.54x = 52,039,946.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,039,946.31/8,280.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,284.61

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