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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,284.16, 11,430.72 and 4,747.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,284.16, 11,430.72 and 4,747.52 is: 6,550.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,284.16 : 11,430.72 = 4,747.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,284.16/11,430.72 = 4,747.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,284.16x = 11,430.72 × 4,747.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,284.16x = 54,267,571.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,267,571.81/8,284.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,550.76

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