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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,251.24, 11,388.37 and 4,895.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,251.24, 11,388.37 and 4,895.92 is: 6,757.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,251.24 : 11,388.37 = 4,895.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,251.24/11,388.37 = 4,895.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,251.24x = 11,388.37 × 4,895.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,251.24x = 55,756,548.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,756,548.45/8,251.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,757.35

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