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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.88, 11,388.84 and 4,715.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.88, 11,388.84 and 4,715.52 is: 6,507.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.88 : 11,388.84 = 4,715.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.88/11,388.84 = 4,715.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.88x = 11,388.84 × 4,715.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.88x = 53,704,302.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,704,302.80/8,252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,507.34

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