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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,249.95, 11,382.09 and 4,664.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,249.95, 11,382.09 and 4,664.48 is: 6,435.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,249.95 : 11,382.09 = 4,664.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,249.95/11,382.09 = 4,664.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,249.95x = 11,382.09 × 4,664.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,249.95x = 53,091,531.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,091,531.16/8,249.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,435.38

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