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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,255.71, 11,392.88 and 4,719.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,255.71, 11,392.88 and 4,719.00 is: 6,512.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,255.71 : 11,392.88 = 4,719.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,255.71/11,392.88 = 4,719.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,255.71x = 11,392.88 × 4,719.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,255.71x = 53,762,930.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,762,930.36/8,255.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,512.21

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