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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,251.44, 11,386.99 and 4,474.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,251.44, 11,386.99 and 4,474.62 is: 6,174.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,251.44 : 11,386.99 = 4,474.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,251.44/11,386.99 = 4,474.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,251.44x = 11,386.99 × 4,474.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,251.44x = 50,952,429.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,952,429.51/8,251.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,174.97

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