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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,253.13, 11,389.74 and 4,717.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,253.13, 11,389.74 and 4,717.48 is: 6,510.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,253.13 : 11,389.74 = 4,717.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,253.13/11,389.74 = 4,717.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,253.13x = 11,389.74 × 4,717.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,253.13x = 53,730,870.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,730,870.66/8,253.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,510.36

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