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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,322.73, 11,484.86 and 4,545.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,322.73, 11,484.86 and 4,545.13 is: 6,272.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,322.73 : 11,484.86 = 4,545.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,322.73/11,484.86 = 4,545.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,322.73x = 11,484.86 × 4,545.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,322.73x = 52,200,130.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,200,130.29/8,322.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,272.00

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