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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.08, 11,385.17 and 4,473.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.08, 11,385.17 and 4,473.27 is: 6,173.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.08 : 11,385.17 = 4,473.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.08/11,385.17 = 4,473.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.08x = 11,385.17 × 4,473.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.08x = 50,928,950.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,928,950.59/8,250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,173.14

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