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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,292.82, 11,444.08 and 4,566.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,292.82, 11,444.08 and 4,566.82 is: 6,302.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,292.82 : 11,444.08 = 4,566.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,292.82/11,444.08 = 4,566.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,292.82x = 11,444.08 × 4,566.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,292.82x = 52,263,053.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,263,053.43/8,292.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,302.21

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