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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,287.24, 11,436.35 and 4,510.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,287.24, 11,436.35 and 4,510.33 is: 6,224.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,287.24 : 11,436.35 = 4,510.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,287.24/11,436.35 = 4,510.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,287.24x = 11,436.35 × 4,510.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,287.24x = 51,581,712.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,581,712.50/8,287.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,224.24

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