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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,291.98, 11,443.17 and 4,755.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,291.98, 11,443.17 and 4,755.88 is: 6,563.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,291.98 : 11,443.17 = 4,755.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,291.98/11,443.17 = 4,755.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,291.98x = 11,443.17 × 4,755.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,291.98x = 54,422,343.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,422,343.34/8,291.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,563.25

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