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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,281.31, 11,428.02 and 4,746.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,281.31, 11,428.02 and 4,746.60 is: 6,550.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,281.31 : 11,428.02 = 4,746.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,281.31/11,428.02 = 4,746.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,281.31x = 11,428.02 × 4,746.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,281.31x = 54,244,239.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,244,239.73/8,281.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,550.20

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