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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,294.08, 11,445.84 and 4,517.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,294.08, 11,445.84 and 4,517.28 is: 6,233.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,294.08 : 11,445.84 = 4,517.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,294.08/11,445.84 = 4,517.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,294.08x = 11,445.84 × 4,517.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,294.08x = 51,704,064.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,704,064.12/8,294.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,233.85

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