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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.66, 11,385.77 and 4,713.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.66, 11,385.77 and 4,713.39 is: 6,504.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.66 : 11,385.77 = 4,713.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.66/11,385.77 = 4,713.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.66x = 11,385.77 × 4,713.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.66x = 53,665,550.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,665,550.89/8,250.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,504.39

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