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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.57, 11,451.93 and 4,762.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.57, 11,451.93 and 4,762.34 is: 6,571.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.57 : 11,451.93 = 4,762.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.57/11,451.93 = 4,762.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.57x = 11,451.93 × 4,762.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.57x = 54,537,984.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,537,984.32/8,298.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,571.97

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