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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.39, 11,388.33 and 4,475.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.39, 11,388.33 and 4,475.60 is: 6,176.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.39 : 11,388.33 = 4,475.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.39/11,388.33 = 4,475.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.39x = 11,388.33 × 4,475.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.39x = 50,969,552.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,969,552.81/8,252.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,176.34

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