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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,284.79, 11,433.41 and 4,748.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,284.79, 11,433.41 and 4,748.01 is: 6,552.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,284.79 : 11,433.41 = 4,748.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,284.79/11,433.41 = 4,748.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,284.79x = 11,433.41 × 4,748.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,284.79x = 54,285,939.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,285,939.08/8,284.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,552.48

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