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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,245.59, 11,378.91 and 4,890.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,245.59, 11,378.91 and 4,890.04 is: 6,748.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,245.59 : 11,378.91 = 4,890.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,245.59/11,378.91 = 4,890.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,245.59x = 11,378.91 × 4,890.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,245.59x = 55,643,325.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,643,325.06/8,245.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,748.25

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