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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,293.68, 11,442.96 and 4,755.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,293.68, 11,442.96 and 4,755.60 is: 6,561.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,293.68 : 11,442.96 = 4,755.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,293.68/11,442.96 = 4,755.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,293.68x = 11,442.96 × 4,755.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,293.68x = 54,418,140.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,418,140.58/8,293.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,561.40

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