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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,292.08, 11,442.72 and 4,752.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,292.08, 11,442.72 and 4,752.82 is: 6,558.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,292.08 : 11,442.72 = 4,752.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,292.08/11,442.72 = 4,752.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,292.08x = 11,442.72 × 4,752.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,292.08x = 54,385,188.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,385,188.47/8,292.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,558.69

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