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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,255.08, 11,391.90 and 4,718.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,255.08, 11,391.90 and 4,718.20 is: 6,511.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,255.08 : 11,391.90 = 4,718.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,255.08/11,391.90 = 4,718.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,255.08x = 11,391.90 × 4,718.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,255.08x = 53,749,262.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,749,262.58/8,255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,511.05

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