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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,256.50, 11,393.67 and 4,719.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,256.50, 11,393.67 and 4,719.50 is: 6,512.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,256.50 : 11,393.67 = 4,719.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,256.50/11,393.67 = 4,719.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,256.50x = 11,393.67 × 4,719.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,256.50x = 53,772,425.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,772,425.57/8,256.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,512.74

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