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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,247.04, 11,380.88 and 4,521.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,247.04, 11,380.88 and 4,521.04 is: 6,239.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247.04 : 11,380.88 = 4,521.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247.04/11,380.88 = 4,521.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247.04x = 11,380.88 × 4,521.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247.04x = 51,453,413.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,453,413.72/8,247.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,239.02

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