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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,253.08, 11,389.26 and 4,897.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,253.08, 11,389.26 and 4,897.54 is: 6,758.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,253.08 : 11,389.26 = 4,897.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,253.08/11,389.26 = 4,897.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,253.08x = 11,389.26 × 4,897.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,253.08x = 55,779,356.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,779,356.42/8,253.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,758.61

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