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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,281.69, 11,428.83 and 4,745.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,281.69, 11,428.83 and 4,745.03 is: 6,548.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,281.69 : 11,428.83 = 4,745.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,281.69/11,428.83 = 4,745.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,281.69x = 11,428.83 × 4,745.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,281.69x = 54,230,084.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,230,084.07/8,281.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,548.19

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