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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.57, 11,384.88 and 4,713.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.57, 11,384.88 and 4,713.11 is: 6,503.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.57 : 11,384.88 = 4,713.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.57/11,384.88 = 4,713.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.57x = 11,384.88 × 4,713.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.57x = 53,658,134.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,658,134.85/8,250.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,503.57

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