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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.74, 11,387.66 and 4,667.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.74, 11,387.66 and 4,667.68 is: 6,440.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.74 : 11,387.66 = 4,667.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.74/11,387.66 = 4,667.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.74x = 11,387.66 × 4,667.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.74x = 53,153,952.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,153,952.83/8,252.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,440.76

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