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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.72, 11,389.53 and 4,715.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.72, 11,389.53 and 4,715.24 is: 6,507.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.72 : 11,389.53 = 4,715.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.72/11,389.53 = 4,715.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.72x = 11,389.53 × 4,715.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.72x = 53,704,343.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,704,343.86/8,252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,507.48

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