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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,248.55, 11,383.61 and 4,711.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,248.55, 11,383.61 and 4,711.95 is: 6,502.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248.55 : 11,383.61 = 4,711.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248.55/11,383.61 = 4,711.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248.55x = 11,383.61 × 4,711.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248.55x = 53,638,977.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,638,977.58/8,248.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,502.84

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