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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,284.73, 11,432.58 and 4,507.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,284.73, 11,432.58 and 4,507.91 is: 6,220.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,284.73 : 11,432.58 = 4,507.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,284.73/11,432.58 = 4,507.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,284.73x = 11,432.58 × 4,507.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,284.73x = 51,536,962.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,536,962.01/8,284.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,220.72

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