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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,293.93, 11,446.32 and 4,758.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,293.93, 11,446.32 and 4,758.28 is: 6,566.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,293.93 : 11,446.32 = 4,758.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,293.93/11,446.32 = 4,758.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,293.93x = 11,446.32 × 4,758.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,293.93x = 54,464,795.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,464,795.53/8,293.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,566.83

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