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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,285.44, 11,432.36 and 4,929.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,285.44, 11,432.36 and 4,929.08 is: 6,801.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,285.44 : 11,432.36 = 4,929.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,285.44/11,432.36 = 4,929.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,285.44x = 11,432.36 × 4,929.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,285.44x = 56,351,017.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,351,017.03/8,285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,801.21

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