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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,293.96, 11,445.54 and 4,567.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,293.96, 11,445.54 and 4,567.96 is: 6,303.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,293.96 : 11,445.54 = 4,567.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,293.96/11,445.54 = 4,567.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,293.96x = 11,445.54 × 4,567.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,293.96x = 52,282,768.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,282,768.90/8,293.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,303.72

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