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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.93, 11,386.08 and 4,713.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.93, 11,386.08 and 4,713.84 is: 6,504.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.93 : 11,386.08 = 4,713.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.93/11,386.08 = 4,713.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.93x = 11,386.08 × 4,713.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.93x = 53,672,159.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,672,159.35/8,250.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,504.98

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