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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,281.73, 11,428.97 and 4,505.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,281.73, 11,428.97 and 4,505.15 is: 6,217.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,281.73 : 11,428.97 = 4,505.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,281.73/11,428.97 = 4,505.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,281.73x = 11,428.97 × 4,505.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,281.73x = 51,489,144.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,489,144.52/8,281.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,217.20

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