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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,321.28, 11,483.41 and 4,544.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,321.28, 11,483.41 and 4,544.40 is: 6,271.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,321.28 : 11,483.41 = 4,544.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,321.28/11,483.41 = 4,544.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,321.28x = 11,483.41 × 4,544.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,321.28x = 52,185,150.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,185,150.99/8,321.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,271.29

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