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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.03, 11,451.28 and 4,572.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.03, 11,451.28 and 4,572.03 is: 6,309.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.03 : 11,451.28 = 4,572.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.03/11,451.28 = 4,572.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.03x = 11,451.28 × 4,572.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.03x = 52,355,595.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,355,595.70/8,298.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,309.40

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