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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.40, 11,388.36 and 4,715.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.40, 11,388.36 and 4,715.74 is: 6,507.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.40 : 11,388.36 = 4,715.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.40/11,388.36 = 4,715.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.40x = 11,388.36 × 4,715.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.40x = 53,704,544.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,704,544.79/8,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,507.75

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