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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,354.46, 11,528.82 and 4,995.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,354.46, 11,528.82 and 4,995.29 is: 6,893.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,354.46 : 11,528.82 = 4,995.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,354.46/11,528.82 = 4,995.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,354.46x = 11,528.82 × 4,995.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,354.46x = 57,589,784.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,589,784.85/8,354.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,893.30

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