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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,292.78, 11,444.69 and 4,757.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,292.78, 11,444.69 and 4,757.13 is: 6,565.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,292.78 : 11,444.69 = 4,757.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,292.78/11,444.69 = 4,757.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,292.78x = 11,444.69 × 4,757.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,292.78x = 54,443,890.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,443,890.03/8,292.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,565.22

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