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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,285.64, 11,433.84 and 4,748.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,285.64, 11,433.84 and 4,748.64 is: 6,552.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,285.64 : 11,433.84 = 4,748.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,285.64/11,433.84 = 4,748.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,285.64x = 11,433.84 × 4,748.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,285.64x = 54,295,189.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,295,189.98/8,285.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,552.93

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