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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,288.98, 11,438.76 and 4,754.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,288.98, 11,438.76 and 4,754.24 is: 6,560.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,288.98 : 11,438.76 = 4,754.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,288.98/11,438.76 = 4,754.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,288.98x = 11,438.76 × 4,754.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,288.98x = 54,382,610.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,382,610.34/8,288.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,560.83

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