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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,325.28, 11,488.86 and 4,599.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,325.28, 11,488.86 and 4,599.28 is: 6,346.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,325.28 : 11,488.86 = 4,599.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,325.28/11,488.86 = 4,599.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,325.28x = 11,488.86 × 4,599.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,325.28x = 52,840,484.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,840,484.02/8,325.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,346.99

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