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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,253.35, 11,389.46 and 4,716.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,253.35, 11,389.46 and 4,716.08 is: 6,508.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,253.35 : 11,389.46 = 4,716.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,253.35/11,389.46 = 4,716.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,253.35x = 11,389.46 × 4,716.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,253.35x = 53,713,604.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,713,604.52/8,253.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,508.10

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