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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,251.16, 11,384.16 and 4,714.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,251.16, 11,384.16 and 4,714.16 is: 6,504.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,251.16 : 11,384.16 = 4,714.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,251.16/11,384.16 = 4,714.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,251.16x = 11,384.16 × 4,714.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,251.16x = 53,666,751.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,666,751.71/8,251.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,504.15

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