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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,292.98, 11,444.50 and 4,708.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,292.98, 11,444.50 and 4,708.18 is: 6,497.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,292.98 : 11,444.50 = 4,708.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,292.98/11,444.50 = 4,708.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,292.98x = 11,444.50 × 4,708.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,292.98x = 53,882,766.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,882,766.01/8,292.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,497.39

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