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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,325, 11,488.50 and 4,599

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,325, 11,488.50 and 4,599 is: 6,346.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,325 : 11,488.50 = 4,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,325/11,488.50 = 4,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,325x = 11,488.50 × 4,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,325x = 52,835,611.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,835,611.50/8,325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,346.62

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