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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,299.08, 11,452.62 and 4,762.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,299.08, 11,452.62 and 4,762.84 is: 6,572.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,299.08 : 11,452.62 = 4,762.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,299.08/11,452.62 = 4,762.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,299.08x = 11,452.62 × 4,762.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,299.08x = 54,546,996.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,546,996.64/8,299.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,572.66

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