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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.66, 11,385.93 and 4,713.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.66, 11,385.93 and 4,713.87 is: 6,505.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.66 : 11,385.93 = 4,713.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.66/11,385.93 = 4,713.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.66x = 11,385.93 × 4,713.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.66x = 53,671,793.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,671,793.85/8,250.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,505.15

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