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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.94, 11,389.66 and 4,716.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.94, 11,389.66 and 4,716.07 is: 6,508.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.94 : 11,389.66 = 4,716.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.94/11,389.66 = 4,716.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.94x = 11,389.66 × 4,716.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.94x = 53,714,433.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,714,433.84/8,252.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,508.52

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