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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,254.44, 11,391.10 and 4,717.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,254.44, 11,391.10 and 4,717.64 is: 6,510.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,254.44 : 11,391.10 = 4,717.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,254.44/11,391.10 = 4,717.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,254.44x = 11,391.10 × 4,717.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,254.44x = 53,739,125.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,739,125.69/8,254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,510.33

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