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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,290.82, 11,441.33 and 4,564.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,290.82, 11,441.33 and 4,564.82 is: 6,299.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,290.82 : 11,441.33 = 4,564.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,290.82/11,441.33 = 4,564.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,290.82x = 11,441.33 × 4,564.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,290.82x = 52,227,612.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,227,612.01/8,290.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,299.45

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