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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,315.28, 11,475.03 and 4,589.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,315.28, 11,475.03 and 4,589.28 is: 6,333.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,315.28 : 11,475.03 = 4,589.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,315.28/11,475.03 = 4,589.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,315.28x = 11,475.03 × 4,589.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,315.28x = 52,662,125.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,662,125.68/8,315.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,333.18

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