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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,289.54, 11,439.09 and 4,563.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,289.54, 11,439.09 and 4,563.54 is: 6,297.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,289.54 : 11,439.09 = 4,563.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,289.54/11,439.09 = 4,563.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,289.54x = 11,439.09 × 4,563.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,289.54x = 52,202,744.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,202,744.78/8,289.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,297.42

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