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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,255.61, 11,389.97 and 4,716.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,255.61, 11,389.97 and 4,716.32 is: 6,506.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,255.61 : 11,389.97 = 4,716.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,255.61/11,389.97 = 4,716.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,255.61x = 11,389.97 × 4,716.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,255.61x = 53,718,662.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,718,662.78/8,255.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,506.93

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