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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,292.63, 11,443.83 and 4,515.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,292.63, 11,443.83 and 4,515.81 is: 6,231.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,292.63 : 11,443.83 = 4,515.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,292.63/11,443.83 = 4,515.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,292.63x = 11,443.83 × 4,515.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,292.63x = 51,678,161.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,678,161.95/8,292.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,231.82

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