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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,293.76, 11,446.08 and 4,757.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,293.76, 11,446.08 and 4,757.12 is: 6,565.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,293.76 : 11,446.08 = 4,757.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,293.76/11,446.08 = 4,757.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,293.76x = 11,446.08 × 4,757.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,293.76x = 54,450,376.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,450,376.09/8,293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,565.22

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