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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,292, 11,444.40 and 4,755.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,292, 11,444.40 and 4,755.36 is: 6,563.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,292 : 11,444.40 = 4,755.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,292/11,444.40 = 4,755.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,292x = 11,444.40 × 4,755.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,292x = 54,422,241.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,422,241.98/8,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,563.22

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