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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,251.04, 11,385.24 and 4,892.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,251.04, 11,385.24 and 4,892.60 is: 6,751.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,251.04 : 11,385.24 = 4,892.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,251.04/11,385.24 = 4,892.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,251.04x = 11,385.24 × 4,892.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,251.04x = 55,703,425.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,703,425.22/8,251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,751.08

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