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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,248.08, 11,383.16 and 4,711.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,248.08, 11,383.16 and 4,711.80 is: 6,502.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248.08 : 11,383.16 = 4,711.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248.08/11,383.16 = 4,711.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248.08x = 11,383.16 × 4,711.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248.08x = 53,635,173.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,635,173.29/8,248.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,502.75

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