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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.72, 11,385.93 and 4,713.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.72, 11,385.93 and 4,713.72 is: 6,504.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.72 : 11,385.93 = 4,713.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.72/11,385.93 = 4,713.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.72x = 11,385.93 × 4,713.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.72x = 53,670,085.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,670,085.96/8,250.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,504.90

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