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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.69, 11,388.70 and 4,569.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.69, 11,388.70 and 4,569.11 is: 6,305.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.69 : 11,388.70 = 4,569.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.69/11,388.70 = 4,569.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.69x = 11,388.70 × 4,569.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.69x = 52,036,214.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,036,214.53/8,252.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,305.37

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