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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.52, 11,453.64 and 4,764.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.52, 11,453.64 and 4,764.16 is: 6,575.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.52 : 11,453.64 = 4,764.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.52/11,453.64 = 4,764.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.52x = 11,453.64 × 4,764.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.52x = 54,566,973.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,566,973.54/8,298.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,575.51

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