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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,281.98, 11,428.72 and 4,924.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,281.98, 11,428.72 and 4,924.73 is: 6,795.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,281.98 : 11,428.72 = 4,924.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,281.98/11,428.72 = 4,924.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,281.98x = 11,428.72 × 4,924.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,281.98x = 56,283,376.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,283,376.51/8,281.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,795.88

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