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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,253.65, 11,389.82 and 4,619.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,253.65, 11,389.82 and 4,619.64 is: 6,374.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,253.65 : 11,389.82 = 4,619.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,253.65/11,389.82 = 4,619.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,253.65x = 11,389.82 × 4,619.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,253.65x = 52,616,870.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,616,870.60/8,253.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,374.98

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