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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,255.80, 11,392.89 and 4,718.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,255.80, 11,392.89 and 4,718.95 is: 6,512.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,255.80 : 11,392.89 = 4,718.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,255.80/11,392.89 = 4,718.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,255.80x = 11,392.89 × 4,718.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,255.80x = 53,762,478.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,762,478.27/8,255.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,512.09

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