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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,285.07, 11,433.06 and 4,745.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,285.07, 11,433.06 and 4,745.82 is: 6,549.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,285.07 : 11,433.06 = 4,745.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,285.07/11,433.06 = 4,745.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,285.07x = 11,433.06 × 4,745.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,285.07x = 54,259,244.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,259,244.81/8,285.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,549.04

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