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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,284.02, 11,432.06 and 4,507.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,284.02, 11,432.06 and 4,507.29 is: 6,220.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,284.02 : 11,432.06 = 4,507.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,284.02/11,432.06 = 4,507.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,284.02x = 11,432.06 × 4,507.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,284.02x = 51,527,638.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,527,638.30/8,284.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,220.12

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