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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,289, 11,438.90 and 4,563.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,289, 11,438.90 and 4,563.08 is: 6,297.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,289 : 11,438.90 = 4,563.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,289/11,438.90 = 4,563.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,289x = 11,438.90 × 4,563.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,289x = 52,196,615.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,196,615.81/8,289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,297.09

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