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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,291.25, 11,441.97 and 4,565.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,291.25, 11,441.97 and 4,565.25 is: 6,300.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,291.25 : 11,441.97 = 4,565.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,291.25/11,441.97 = 4,565.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,291.25x = 11,441.97 × 4,565.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,291.25x = 52,235,453.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,235,453.54/8,291.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,300.07

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