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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,285.06, 11,433.39 and 4,559.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,285.06, 11,433.39 and 4,559.06 is: 6,291.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,285.06 : 11,433.39 = 4,559.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,285.06/11,433.39 = 4,559.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,285.06x = 11,433.39 × 4,559.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,285.06x = 52,125,539.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,125,539.60/8,285.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,291.51

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