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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.53, 11,385.57 and 4,665.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.53, 11,385.57 and 4,665.44 is: 6,438.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.53 : 11,385.57 = 4,665.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.53/11,385.57 = 4,665.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.53x = 11,385.57 × 4,665.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.53x = 53,118,636.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,118,636.77/8,250.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,438.21

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