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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.89, 11,388.96 and 4,476.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.89, 11,388.96 and 4,476.05 is: 6,176.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.89 : 11,388.96 = 4,476.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.89/11,388.96 = 4,476.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.89x = 11,388.96 × 4,476.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.89x = 50,977,554.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,977,554.41/8,252.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,176.93

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