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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,248.82, 11,384.01 and 4,713.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,248.82, 11,384.01 and 4,713.14 is: 6,504.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248.82 : 11,384.01 = 4,713.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248.82/11,384.01 = 4,713.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248.82x = 11,384.01 × 4,713.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248.82x = 53,654,432.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,654,432.89/8,248.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,504.50

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