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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.97, 11,388.86 and 4,716.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.97, 11,388.86 and 4,716.18 is: 6,508.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.97 : 11,388.86 = 4,716.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.97/11,388.86 = 4,716.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.97x = 11,388.86 × 4,716.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.97x = 53,711,913.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,711,913.75/8,252.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,508.19

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