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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,280.95, 11,427.73 and 4,504.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,280.95, 11,427.73 and 4,504.14 is: 6,215.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,280.95 : 11,427.73 = 4,504.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,280.95/11,427.73 = 4,504.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,280.95x = 11,427.73 × 4,504.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,280.95x = 51,472,084.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,472,084.54/8,280.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,215.73

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