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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.87, 11,448.08 and 4,569.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.87, 11,448.08 and 4,569.87 is: 6,306.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.87 : 11,448.08 = 4,569.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.87/11,448.08 = 4,569.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.87x = 11,448.08 × 4,569.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.87x = 52,316,214.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,316,214.50/8,295.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,306.30

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