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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,292.68, 11,443.38 and 4,566.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,292.68, 11,443.38 and 4,566.68 is: 6,301.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,292.68 : 11,443.38 = 4,566.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,292.68/11,443.38 = 4,566.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,292.68x = 11,443.38 × 4,566.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,292.68x = 52,258,254.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,258,254.58/8,292.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,301.73

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