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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.45, 11,382.78 and 4,664.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.45, 11,382.78 and 4,664.98 is: 6,436.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.45 : 11,382.78 = 4,664.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.45/11,382.78 = 4,664.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.45x = 11,382.78 × 4,664.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.45x = 53,100,441.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,100,441.04/8,250.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,436.07

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