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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,329.62, 11,494.78 and 4,552.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,329.62, 11,494.78 and 4,552.72 is: 6,282.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,329.62 : 11,494.78 = 4,552.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,329.62/11,494.78 = 4,552.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,329.62x = 11,494.78 × 4,552.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,329.62x = 52,332,514.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,332,514.80/8,329.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,282.70

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