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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,253.98, 11,389.28 and 4,716.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,253.98, 11,389.28 and 4,716.50 is: 6,508.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,253.98 : 11,389.28 = 4,716.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,253.98/11,389.28 = 4,716.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,253.98x = 11,389.28 × 4,716.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,253.98x = 53,717,539.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,717,539.12/8,253.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,508.08

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