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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,293.73, 11,445.22 and 4,567.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,293.73, 11,445.22 and 4,567.73 is: 6,303.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,293.73 : 11,445.22 = 4,567.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,293.73/11,445.22 = 4,567.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,293.73x = 11,445.22 × 4,567.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,293.73x = 52,278,674.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,278,674.75/8,293.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,303.40

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