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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,291.20, 11,441.72 and 4,565.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,291.20, 11,441.72 and 4,565.20 is: 6,299.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,291.20 : 11,441.72 = 4,565.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,291.20/11,441.72 = 4,565.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,291.20x = 11,441.72 × 4,565.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,291.20x = 52,233,722.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,233,722.95/8,291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,299.90

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