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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.62, 11,383.57 and 4,893.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.62, 11,383.57 and 4,893.19 is: 6,749.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.62 : 11,383.57 = 4,893.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.62/11,383.57 = 4,893.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.62x = 11,383.57 × 4,893.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.62x = 55,701,970.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,701,970.89/8,252.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,749.61

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