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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.28, 11,454.03 and 4,943.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.28, 11,454.03 and 4,943.44 is: 6,823.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.28 : 11,454.03 = 4,943.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.28/11,454.03 = 4,943.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.28x = 11,454.03 × 4,943.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.28x = 56,622,310.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,622,310.06/8,298.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,823.38

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