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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,284.89, 11,433.32 and 4,508.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,284.89, 11,433.32 and 4,508.13 is: 6,221.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,284.89 : 11,433.32 = 4,508.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,284.89/11,433.32 = 4,508.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,284.89x = 11,433.32 × 4,508.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,284.89x = 51,542,892.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,542,892.89/8,284.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,221.31

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