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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,292.28, 11,443.32 and 4,566.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,292.28, 11,443.32 and 4,566.28 is: 6,301.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,292.28 : 11,443.32 = 4,566.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,292.28/11,443.32 = 4,566.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,292.28x = 11,443.32 × 4,566.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,292.28x = 52,253,403.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,253,403.25/8,292.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,301.45

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