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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,292, 11,443.04 and 4,566.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,292, 11,443.04 and 4,566.08 is: 6,301.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,292 : 11,443.04 = 4,566.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,292/11,443.04 = 4,566.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,292x = 11,443.04 × 4,566.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,292x = 52,249,836.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,249,836.08/8,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,301.23

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