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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,254.50, 11,391.40 and 4,718.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,254.50, 11,391.40 and 4,718.04 is: 6,511.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,254.50 : 11,391.40 = 4,718.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,254.50/11,391.40 = 4,718.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,254.50x = 11,391.40 × 4,718.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,254.50x = 53,745,080.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,745,080.86/8,254.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,511.00

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