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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.96, 11,387.79 and 4,668.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.96, 11,387.79 and 4,668.10 is: 6,441.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.96 : 11,387.79 = 4,668.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.96/11,387.79 = 4,668.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.96x = 11,387.79 × 4,668.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.96x = 53,159,314.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,159,314.03/8,252.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,441.25

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