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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,248.60, 11,382.93 and 4,663.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,248.60, 11,382.93 and 4,663.50 is: 6,435.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248.60 : 11,382.93 = 4,663.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248.60/11,382.93 = 4,663.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248.60x = 11,382.93 × 4,663.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248.60x = 53,084,283.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,084,283.38/8,248.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,435.55

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