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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,251.82, 11,385.51 and 4,666.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,251.82, 11,385.51 and 4,666.85 is: 6,439.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,251.82 : 11,385.51 = 4,666.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,251.82/11,385.51 = 4,666.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,251.82x = 11,385.51 × 4,666.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,251.82x = 53,134,410.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,134,410.42/8,251.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,439.12

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