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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.32, 11,386.56 and 4,897.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.32, 11,386.56 and 4,897.68 is: 6,757.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.32 : 11,386.56 = 4,897.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.32/11,386.56 = 4,897.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.32x = 11,386.56 × 4,897.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.32x = 55,767,727.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,767,727.18/8,252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,757.82

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