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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.18, 11,385.23 and 4,713.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.18, 11,385.23 and 4,713.31 is: 6,504.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.18 : 11,385.23 = 4,713.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.18/11,385.23 = 4,713.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.18x = 11,385.23 × 4,713.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.18x = 53,662,118.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,662,118.41/8,250.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,504.36

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