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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,294.91, 11,446.98 and 4,568.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,294.91, 11,446.98 and 4,568.91 is: 6,305.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,294.91 : 11,446.98 = 4,568.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,294.91/11,446.98 = 4,568.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,294.91x = 11,446.98 × 4,568.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,294.91x = 52,300,161.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,300,161.33/8,294.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,305.09

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