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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,454.28, 11,666.94 and 4,728.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,454.28, 11,666.94 and 4,728.28 is: 6,525.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,454.28 : 11,666.94 = 4,728.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,454.28/11,666.94 = 4,728.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,454.28x = 11,666.94 × 4,728.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,454.28x = 55,164,559.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,164,559.06/8,454.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,525.05

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