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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,253.73, 11,390.61 and 4,718.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,253.73, 11,390.61 and 4,718.08 is: 6,511.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,253.73 : 11,390.61 = 4,718.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,253.73/11,390.61 = 4,718.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,253.73x = 11,390.61 × 4,718.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,253.73x = 53,741,809.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,741,809.23/8,253.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,511.21

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