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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,325.97, 11,489.88 and 4,549.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,325.97, 11,489.88 and 4,549.21 is: 6,277.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,325.97 : 11,489.88 = 4,549.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,325.97/11,489.88 = 4,549.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,325.97x = 11,489.88 × 4,549.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,325.97x = 52,269,876.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,269,876.99/8,325.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,277.93

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