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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,253.19, 11,390.01 and 4,716.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,253.19, 11,390.01 and 4,716.32 is: 6,508.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,253.19 : 11,390.01 = 4,716.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,253.19/11,390.01 = 4,716.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,253.19x = 11,390.01 × 4,716.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,253.19x = 53,718,908.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,718,908.38/8,253.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,508.87

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