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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.02, 11,451.37 and 4,761.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.02, 11,451.37 and 4,761.56 is: 6,571.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.02 : 11,451.37 = 4,761.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.02/11,451.37 = 4,761.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.02x = 11,451.37 × 4,761.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.02x = 54,526,304.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,526,304.27/8,298.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,571.01

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