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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,251.92, 11,388.44 and 4,715.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,251.92, 11,388.44 and 4,715.64 is: 6,508.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,251.92 : 11,388.44 = 4,715.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,251.92/11,388.44 = 4,715.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,251.92x = 11,388.44 × 4,715.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,251.92x = 53,703,783.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,703,783.20/8,251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,508.03

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