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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.28, 11,451.66 and 4,572.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.28, 11,451.66 and 4,572.28 is: 6,309.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.28 : 11,451.66 = 4,572.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.28/11,451.66 = 4,572.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.28x = 11,451.66 × 4,572.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.28x = 52,360,195.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,360,195.98/8,298.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,309.76

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