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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.12, 11,451.60 and 4,762.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.12, 11,451.60 and 4,762.02 is: 6,571.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.12 : 11,451.60 = 4,762.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.12/11,451.60 = 4,762.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.12x = 11,451.60 × 4,762.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.12x = 54,532,748.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,532,748.23/8,298.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,571.70

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