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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,281.50, 11,428.71 and 4,555.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,281.50, 11,428.71 and 4,555.50 is: 6,286.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,281.50 : 11,428.71 = 4,555.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,281.50/11,428.71 = 4,555.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,281.50x = 11,428.71 × 4,555.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,281.50x = 52,063,488.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,063,488.41/8,281.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,286.72

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