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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,293.82, 11,445.46 and 4,567.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,293.82, 11,445.46 and 4,567.82 is: 6,303.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,293.82 : 11,445.46 = 4,567.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,293.82/11,445.46 = 4,567.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,293.82x = 11,445.46 × 4,567.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,293.82x = 52,280,801.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,280,801.10/8,293.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,303.59

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