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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,285.36, 11,433.46 and 4,747.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,285.36, 11,433.46 and 4,747.89 is: 6,551.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,285.36 : 11,433.46 = 4,747.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,285.36/11,433.46 = 4,747.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,285.36x = 11,433.46 × 4,747.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,285.36x = 54,284,810.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,284,810.40/8,285.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,551.90

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