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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,293.98, 11,445.93 and 4,757.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,293.98, 11,445.93 and 4,757.88 is: 6,566.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,293.98 : 11,445.93 = 4,757.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,293.98/11,445.93 = 4,757.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,293.98x = 11,445.93 × 4,757.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,293.98x = 54,458,361.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,458,361.43/8,293.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,566.01

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