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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.59, 11,451.95 and 4,521.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.59, 11,451.95 and 4,521.92 is: 6,240.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.59 : 11,451.95 = 4,521.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.59/11,451.95 = 4,521.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.59x = 11,451.95 × 4,521.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.59x = 51,784,801.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,784,801.74/8,298.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,240.19

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