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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,293, 11,444.42 and 4,567.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,293, 11,444.42 and 4,567.08 is: 6,302.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,293 : 11,444.42 = 4,567.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,293/11,444.42 = 4,567.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,293x = 11,444.42 × 4,567.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,293x = 52,267,581.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,267,581.69/8,293
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,302.61

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