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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,325.39, 11,489.31 and 4,548.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,325.39, 11,489.31 and 4,548.91 is: 6,277.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,325.39 : 11,489.31 = 4,548.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,325.39/11,489.31 = 4,548.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,325.39x = 11,489.31 × 4,548.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,325.39x = 52,263,837.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,263,837.15/8,325.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,277.64

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