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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,283.98, 11,425.92 and 4,745.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,283.98, 11,425.92 and 4,745.90 is: 6,545.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,283.98 : 11,425.92 = 4,745.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,283.98/11,425.92 = 4,745.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,283.98x = 11,425.92 × 4,745.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,283.98x = 54,226,273.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,226,273.73/8,283.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,545.92

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