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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,291.24, 11,441.88 and 4,565.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,291.24, 11,441.88 and 4,565.24 is: 6,300.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,291.24 : 11,441.88 = 4,565.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,291.24/11,441.88 = 4,565.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,291.24x = 11,441.88 × 4,565.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,291.24x = 52,234,928.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,234,928.25/8,291.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,300.01

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