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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,283.66, 11,431.33 and 4,506.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,283.66, 11,431.33 and 4,506.75 is: 6,219.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,283.66 : 11,431.33 = 4,506.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,283.66/11,431.33 = 4,506.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,283.66x = 11,431.33 × 4,506.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,283.66x = 51,518,146.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,518,146.48/8,283.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,219.25

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