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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,247.50, 11,379.58 and 4,662.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,247.50, 11,379.58 and 4,662.52 is: 6,433.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247.50 : 11,379.58 = 4,662.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247.50/11,379.58 = 4,662.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247.50x = 11,379.58 × 4,662.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247.50x = 53,057,552.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,057,552.69/8,247.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,433.17

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