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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,254.58, 11,392.11 and 4,717.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,254.58, 11,392.11 and 4,717.12 is: 6,510.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,254.58 : 11,392.11 = 4,717.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,254.58/11,392.11 = 4,717.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,254.58x = 11,392.11 × 4,717.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,254.58x = 53,737,949.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,737,949.92/8,254.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,510.08

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