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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.08, 11,380.52 and 4,889.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.08, 11,380.52 and 4,889.66 is: 6,745.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.08 : 11,380.52 = 4,889.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.08/11,380.52 = 4,889.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.08x = 11,380.52 × 4,889.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.08x = 55,646,848.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,646,848.97/8,250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,745.01

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