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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,282.96, 11,430.78 and 4,746.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,282.96, 11,430.78 and 4,746.85 is: 6,550.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,282.96 : 11,430.78 = 4,746.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,282.96/11,430.78 = 4,746.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,282.96x = 11,430.78 × 4,746.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,282.96x = 54,260,214.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,260,214.75/8,282.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,550.83

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