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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.24, 11,443.86 and 4,755.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.24, 11,443.86 and 4,755.72 is: 6,560.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.24 : 11,443.86 = 4,755.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.24/11,443.86 = 4,755.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.24x = 11,443.86 × 4,755.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.24x = 54,423,793.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,423,793.88/8,295.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,560.85

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