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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,251.32, 11,384.07 and 4,895.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,251.32, 11,384.07 and 4,895.19 is: 6,753.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,251.32 : 11,384.07 = 4,895.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,251.32/11,384.07 = 4,895.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,251.32x = 11,384.07 × 4,895.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,251.32x = 55,727,185.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,727,185.62/8,251.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,753.73

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