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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.67, 11,388.89 and 4,667.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.67, 11,388.89 and 4,667.74 is: 6,441.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.67 : 11,388.89 = 4,667.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.67/11,388.89 = 4,667.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.67x = 11,388.89 × 4,667.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.67x = 53,160,377.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,160,377.41/8,252.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,441.60

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