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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,255.52, 11,391.03 and 4,717.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,255.52, 11,391.03 and 4,717.98 is: 6,509.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,255.52 : 11,391.03 = 4,717.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,255.52/11,391.03 = 4,717.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,255.52x = 11,391.03 × 4,717.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,255.52x = 53,742,651.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,742,651.72/8,255.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,509.91

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