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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.70, 11,388.58 and 4,667.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.70, 11,388.58 and 4,667.59 is: 6,441.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.70 : 11,388.58 = 4,667.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.70/11,388.58 = 4,667.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.70x = 11,388.58 × 4,667.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.70x = 53,157,222.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,157,222.12/8,252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,441.19

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