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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.82, 11,452.28 and 4,762.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.82, 11,452.28 and 4,762.59 is: 6,572.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.82 : 11,452.28 = 4,762.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.82/11,452.28 = 4,762.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.82x = 11,452.28 × 4,762.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.82x = 54,542,514.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,542,514.21/8,298.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,572.32

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