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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,326.42, 11,490.33 and 4,549.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,326.42, 11,490.33 and 4,549.54 is: 6,278.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,326.42 : 11,490.33 = 4,549.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,326.42/11,490.33 = 4,549.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,326.42x = 11,490.33 × 4,549.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,326.42x = 52,275,715.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,275,715.95/8,326.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,278.29

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