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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,288.52, 11,438.86 and 4,563.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,288.52, 11,438.86 and 4,563.24 is: 6,297.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,288.52 : 11,438.86 = 4,563.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,288.52/11,438.86 = 4,563.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,288.52x = 11,438.86 × 4,563.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,288.52x = 52,198,263.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,198,263.51/8,288.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,297.66

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