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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.22, 11,450.64 and 4,761.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.22, 11,450.64 and 4,761.34 is: 6,570.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.22 : 11,450.64 = 4,761.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.22/11,450.64 = 4,761.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.22x = 11,450.64 × 4,761.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.22x = 54,520,390.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,520,390.26/8,298.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,570.13

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