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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,325.92, 11,489.43 and 4,548.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,325.92, 11,489.43 and 4,548.99 is: 6,277.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,325.92 : 11,489.43 = 4,548.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,325.92/11,489.43 = 4,548.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,325.92x = 11,489.43 × 4,548.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,325.92x = 52,265,302.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,265,302.18/8,325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,277.42

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