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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,283.54, 11,430.77 and 4,557.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,283.54, 11,430.77 and 4,557.54 is: 6,289.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,283.54 : 11,430.77 = 4,557.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,283.54/11,430.77 = 4,557.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,283.54x = 11,430.77 × 4,557.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,283.54x = 52,096,191.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,096,191.51/8,283.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,289.12

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