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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,284.23, 11,431.94 and 4,507.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,284.23, 11,431.94 and 4,507.34 is: 6,219.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,284.23 : 11,431.94 = 4,507.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,284.23/11,431.94 = 4,507.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,284.23x = 11,431.94 × 4,507.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,284.23x = 51,527,560.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,527,560.74/8,284.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,219.96

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