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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.35, 11,383.61 and 4,713.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.35, 11,383.61 and 4,713.48 is: 6,503.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.35 : 11,383.61 = 4,713.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.35/11,383.61 = 4,713.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.35x = 11,383.61 × 4,713.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.35x = 53,656,394.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,656,394.50/8,250.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,503.53

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