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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.82, 11,448.22 and 4,569.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.82, 11,448.22 and 4,569.82 is: 6,306.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.82 : 11,448.22 = 4,569.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.82/11,448.22 = 4,569.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.82x = 11,448.22 × 4,569.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.82x = 52,316,304.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,316,304.72/8,295.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,306.35

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