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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,281.49, 11,425.39 and 4,924.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,281.49, 11,425.39 and 4,924.44 is: 6,793.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,281.49 : 11,425.39 = 4,924.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,281.49/11,425.39 = 4,924.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,281.49x = 11,425.39 × 4,924.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,281.49x = 56,263,635.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,263,635.22/8,281.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,793.91

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