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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.55, 11,384.71 and 4,713.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.55, 11,384.71 and 4,713.99 is: 6,504.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.55 : 11,384.71 = 4,713.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.55/11,384.71 = 4,713.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.55x = 11,384.71 × 4,713.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.55x = 53,667,409.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,667,409.09/8,250.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,504.71

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