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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,251.66, 11,389.38 and 4,716.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,251.66, 11,389.38 and 4,716.96 is: 6,510.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,251.66 : 11,389.38 = 4,716.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,251.66/11,389.38 = 4,716.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,251.66x = 11,389.38 × 4,716.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,251.66x = 53,723,249.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,723,249.88/8,251.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,510.60

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