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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,293.04, 11,443.80 and 4,756.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,293.04, 11,443.80 and 4,756.16 is: 6,563.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,293.04 : 11,443.80 = 4,756.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,293.04/11,443.80 = 4,756.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,293.04x = 11,443.80 × 4,756.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,293.04x = 54,428,543.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,428,543.81/8,293.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,563.16

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