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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,253.72, 11,390.04 and 4,716.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,253.72, 11,390.04 and 4,716.72 is: 6,509.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,253.72 : 11,390.04 = 4,716.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,253.72/11,390.04 = 4,716.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,253.72x = 11,390.04 × 4,716.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,253.72x = 53,723,629.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,723,629.47/8,253.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,509.02

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