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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,281.59, 11,428.89 and 4,745.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,281.59, 11,428.89 and 4,745.49 is: 6,548.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,281.59 : 11,428.89 = 4,745.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,281.59/11,428.89 = 4,745.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,281.59x = 11,428.89 × 4,745.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,281.59x = 54,235,683.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,235,683.21/8,281.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,548.95

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