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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,292.73, 11,443.84 and 4,566.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,292.73, 11,443.84 and 4,566.73 is: 6,302.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,292.73 : 11,443.84 = 4,566.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,292.73/11,443.84 = 4,566.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,292.73x = 11,443.84 × 4,566.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,292.73x = 52,260,927.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,260,927.44/8,292.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,302.02

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