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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,281.62, 11,428.67 and 4,504.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,281.62, 11,428.67 and 4,504.81 is: 6,216.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,281.62 : 11,428.67 = 4,504.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,281.62/11,428.67 = 4,504.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,281.62x = 11,428.67 × 4,504.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,281.62x = 51,483,986.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,483,986.90/8,281.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,216.66

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