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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,256.50, 11,394.16 and 4,720.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,256.50, 11,394.16 and 4,720.04 is: 6,513.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,256.50 : 11,394.16 = 4,720.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,256.50/11,394.16 = 4,720.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,256.50x = 11,394.16 × 4,720.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,256.50x = 53,780,890.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,780,890.97/8,256.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,513.76

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