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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,284.97, 11,433.25 and 4,750.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,284.97, 11,433.25 and 4,750.23 is: 6,555.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,284.97 : 11,433.25 = 4,750.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,284.97/11,433.25 = 4,750.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,284.97x = 11,433.25 × 4,750.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,284.97x = 54,310,567.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,310,567.15/8,284.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,555.31

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