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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.99, 11,390.59 and 4,897.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.99, 11,390.59 and 4,897.66 is: 6,759.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.99 : 11,390.59 = 4,897.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.99/11,390.59 = 4,897.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.99x = 11,390.59 × 4,897.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.99x = 55,787,155.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,787,155.58/8,252.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,759.63

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