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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,248.37, 11,383.36 and 4,711.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,248.37, 11,383.36 and 4,711.51 is: 6,502.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248.37 : 11,383.36 = 4,711.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248.37/11,383.36 = 4,711.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248.37x = 11,383.36 × 4,711.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248.37x = 53,632,774.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,632,774.24/8,248.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,502.23

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