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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,255.31, 11,392.14 and 4,718.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,255.31, 11,392.14 and 4,718.31 is: 6,511.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,255.31 : 11,392.14 = 4,718.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,255.31/11,392.14 = 4,718.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,255.31x = 11,392.14 × 4,718.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,255.31x = 53,751,648.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,751,648.08/8,255.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,511.16

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