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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,254.09, 11,388.97 and 4,895.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,254.09, 11,388.97 and 4,895.43 is: 6,754.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,254.09 : 11,388.97 = 4,895.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,254.09/11,388.97 = 4,895.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,254.09x = 11,388.97 × 4,895.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,254.09x = 55,753,905.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,753,905.41/8,254.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,754.70

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