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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.96, 11,383.50 and 4,711.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.96, 11,383.50 and 4,711.68 is: 6,500.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.96 : 11,383.50 = 4,711.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.96/11,383.50 = 4,711.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.96x = 11,383.50 × 4,711.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.96x = 53,635,409.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,635,409.28/8,250.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,500.51

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