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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,253.32, 11,389.37 and 4,716.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,253.32, 11,389.37 and 4,716.29 is: 6,508.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,253.32 : 11,389.37 = 4,716.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,253.32/11,389.37 = 4,716.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,253.32x = 11,389.37 × 4,716.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,253.32x = 53,715,576.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,715,576.73/8,253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,508.36

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