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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,253.55, 11,388.85 and 4,716.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,253.55, 11,388.85 and 4,716.99 is: 6,508.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,253.55 : 11,388.85 = 4,716.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,253.55/11,388.85 = 4,716.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,253.55x = 11,388.85 × 4,716.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,253.55x = 53,721,091.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,721,091.56/8,253.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,508.85

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