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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,284.64, 11,429.03 and 4,925.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,284.64, 11,429.03 and 4,925.55 is: 6,795.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,284.64 : 11,429.03 = 4,925.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,284.64/11,429.03 = 4,925.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,284.64x = 11,429.03 × 4,925.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,284.64x = 56,294,258.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,294,258.72/8,284.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,795.02

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