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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,292.32, 11,442.08 and 4,754.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,292.32, 11,442.08 and 4,754.88 is: 6,560.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,292.32 : 11,442.08 = 4,754.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,292.32/11,442.08 = 4,754.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,292.32x = 11,442.08 × 4,754.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,292.32x = 54,405,717.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,405,717.35/8,292.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,560.98

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