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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.60, 11,388.44 and 4,667.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.60, 11,388.44 and 4,667.48 is: 6,441.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.60 : 11,388.44 = 4,667.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.60/11,388.44 = 4,667.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.60x = 11,388.44 × 4,667.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.60x = 53,155,315.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,155,315.93/8,252.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,441.04

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