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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,299.20, 11,453.92 and 4,762.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,299.20, 11,453.92 and 4,762.32 is: 6,572.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,299.20 : 11,453.92 = 4,762.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,299.20/11,453.92 = 4,762.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,299.20x = 11,453.92 × 4,762.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,299.20x = 54,547,232.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,547,232.29/8,299.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,572.59

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