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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.33, 11,447.55 and 4,569.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.33, 11,447.55 and 4,569.33 is: 6,305.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.33 : 11,447.55 = 4,569.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.33/11,447.55 = 4,569.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.33x = 11,447.55 × 4,569.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.33x = 52,307,625.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,307,625.03/8,295.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,305.67

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