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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,254.44, 11,389.68 and 4,669.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,254.44, 11,389.68 and 4,669.38 is: 6,442.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,254.44 : 11,389.68 = 4,669.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,254.44/11,389.68 = 4,669.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,254.44x = 11,389.68 × 4,669.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,254.44x = 53,182,744.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,182,744.00/8,254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,442.93

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