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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,321.81, 11,483.71 and 4,545.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,321.81, 11,483.71 and 4,545.14 is: 6,272.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,321.81 : 11,483.71 = 4,545.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,321.81/11,483.71 = 4,545.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,321.81x = 11,483.71 × 4,545.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,321.81x = 52,195,000.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,195,000.89/8,321.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,272.08

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