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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.84, 11,386.17 and 4,524.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.84, 11,386.17 and 4,524.84 is: 6,244.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.84 : 11,386.17 = 4,524.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.84/11,386.17 = 4,524.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.84x = 11,386.17 × 4,524.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.84x = 51,520,597.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,520,597.46/8,250.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,244.29

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