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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,325.21, 11,488.68 and 4,548.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,325.21, 11,488.68 and 4,548.33 is: 6,276.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,325.21 : 11,488.68 = 4,548.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,325.21/11,488.68 = 4,548.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,325.21x = 11,488.68 × 4,548.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,325.21x = 52,254,307.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,254,307.90/8,325.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,276.64

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