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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,253.66, 11,392.04 and 4,718.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,253.66, 11,392.04 and 4,718.93 is: 6,513.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,253.66 : 11,392.04 = 4,718.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,253.66/11,392.04 = 4,718.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,253.66x = 11,392.04 × 4,718.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,253.66x = 53,758,158.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,758,158.76/8,253.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,513.25

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