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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.91, 11,385.33 and 4,895.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.91, 11,385.33 and 4,895.87 is: 6,754.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.91 : 11,385.33 = 4,895.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.91/11,385.33 = 4,895.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.91x = 11,385.33 × 4,895.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.91x = 55,741,038.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,741,038.66/8,252.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,754.11

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