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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,281.94, 11,429.03 and 4,598.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,281.94, 11,429.03 and 4,598.39 is: 6,345.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,281.94 : 11,429.03 = 4,598.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,281.94/11,429.03 = 4,598.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,281.94x = 11,429.03 × 4,598.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,281.94x = 52,555,177.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,555,177.33/8,281.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,345.76

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