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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,249.04, 11,381.72 and 4,664.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,249.04, 11,381.72 and 4,664.07 is: 6,435.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,249.04 : 11,381.72 = 4,664.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,249.04/11,381.72 = 4,664.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,249.04x = 11,381.72 × 4,664.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,249.04x = 53,085,115.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,085,115.48/8,249.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,435.31

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