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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,249.92, 11,385.18 and 4,713.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,249.92, 11,385.18 and 4,713.08 is: 6,504.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,249.92 : 11,385.18 = 4,713.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,249.92/11,385.18 = 4,713.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,249.92x = 11,385.18 × 4,713.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,249.92x = 53,659,264.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,659,264.15/8,249.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,504.22

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