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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,325.44, 11,488.96 and 4,788.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,325.44, 11,488.96 and 4,788.48 is: 6,608.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,325.44 : 11,488.96 = 4,788.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,325.44/11,488.96 = 4,788.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,325.44x = 11,488.96 × 4,788.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,325.44x = 55,014,655.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,014,655.18/8,325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,608.02

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