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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.06, 11,445.20 and 4,709.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.06, 11,445.20 and 4,709.22 is: 6,497.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.06 : 11,445.20 = 4,709.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.06/11,445.20 = 4,709.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.06x = 11,445.20 × 4,709.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.06x = 53,897,941.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,897,941.20/8,295.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,497.60

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