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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,294.08, 11,445.96 and 4,568.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,294.08, 11,445.96 and 4,568.08 is: 6,304.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,294.08 : 11,445.96 = 4,568.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,294.08/11,445.96 = 4,568.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,294.08x = 11,445.96 × 4,568.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,294.08x = 52,286,060.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,286,060.96/8,294.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,304.02

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