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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,251.07, 11,385.57 and 4,713.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,251.07, 11,385.57 and 4,713.61 is: 6,504.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,251.07 : 11,385.57 = 4,713.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,251.07/11,385.57 = 4,713.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,251.07x = 11,385.57 × 4,713.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,251.07x = 53,667,136.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,667,136.61/8,251.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,504.26

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