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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,254.51, 11,391.06 and 4,669.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,254.51, 11,391.06 and 4,669.41 is: 6,443.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,254.51 : 11,391.06 = 4,669.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,254.51/11,391.06 = 4,669.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,254.51x = 11,391.06 × 4,669.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,254.51x = 53,189,589.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,189,589.70/8,254.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,443.70

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