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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.06, 11,451.33 and 4,572.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.06, 11,451.33 and 4,572.06 is: 6,309.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.06 : 11,451.33 = 4,572.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.06/11,451.33 = 4,572.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.06x = 11,451.33 × 4,572.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.06x = 52,356,167.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,356,167.84/8,298.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,309.45

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