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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,251.20, 11,386.44 and 4,714.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,251.20, 11,386.44 and 4,714.74 is: 6,506.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,251.20 : 11,386.44 = 4,714.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,251.20/11,386.44 = 4,714.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,251.20x = 11,386.44 × 4,714.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,251.20x = 53,684,104.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,684,104.13/8,251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,506.22

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