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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,253.54, 11,387.92 and 4,668.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,253.54, 11,387.92 and 4,668.57 is: 6,441.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,253.54 : 11,387.92 = 4,668.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,253.54/11,387.92 = 4,668.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,253.54x = 11,387.92 × 4,668.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,253.54x = 53,165,301.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,165,301.67/8,253.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,441.51

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