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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.02, 11,387.63 and 4,666.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.02, 11,387.63 and 4,666.91 is: 6,440.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.02 : 11,387.63 = 4,666.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.02/11,387.63 = 4,666.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.02x = 11,387.63 × 4,666.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.02x = 53,145,020.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,145,020.99/8,252.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,440.25

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