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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,256.21, 11,393.57 and 4,719.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,256.21, 11,393.57 and 4,719.50 is: 6,512.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,256.21 : 11,393.57 = 4,719.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,256.21/11,393.57 = 4,719.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,256.21x = 11,393.57 × 4,719.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,256.21x = 53,771,873.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,771,873.05/8,256.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,512.90

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