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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,286.59, 11,435.99 and 4,750.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,286.59, 11,435.99 and 4,750.02 is: 6,555.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,286.59 : 11,435.99 = 4,750.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,286.59/11,435.99 = 4,750.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,286.59x = 11,435.99 × 4,750.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,286.59x = 54,321,157.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,321,157.47/8,286.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,555.31

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